Pine Tree Society opens holiday card contest to artists, photographers for 90th Anniversary edition
Maine artists and photographers are invited to submit holiday-themed artwork to Pine Tree Society’s 2026 Holiday Card Competition. The deadline is Friday, May 29. Competition Criteria and more information about this annual fundraiser in support of Maine people with disabilities can be found at www.pinetreesociety.org. (Photo courtesy Pine Tree Society)
Maine artists and photographers are invited to submit holiday-themed artwork to Pine Tree Society’s 2026 Holiday Card Competition. The deadline is Friday, May 29. Competition Criteria and more information about this annual fundraiser in support of Maine people with disabilities can be found at www.pinetreesociety.org. (Photo courtesy Pine Tree Society)In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Pine Tree Society is officially inviting artists and — for the first time in the contest’s history — photographers to submit Maine-themed artwork for its 2026 holiday card fundraiser.
Since 1969, Pine Tree Society holiday cards have become an annual Maine tradition, according to Pine Tree, in a news release. Each year, thousands of supporters purchase these unique cards featuring original works by local talent.
"As one of the organization’s most vital fundraisers, all proceeds directly support programs that help Maine children and adults with disabilities lead active, socially connected lives," said Pine Tree.
“Our 90th anniversary is the perfect milestone to introduce photography to this long-standing tradition,” said Adria King, Chief Development Officer. “We are excited to see how artists and photographers capture the spirit of Maine to help us celebrate nearly a century of service.”
2026 Call for Submissions
Pine Tree Society will select four winning entries to be featured on the 2026 holiday card collection:
Category 1: Painting – Coastal Maine holiday theme (e.g., lighthouses, coastal scenes).
Category 2: Painting – General Maine holiday theme (e.g., winter landscapes, outdoor scenes).
Category 3: Client Art – Holiday-themed painting or photography by a Pine Tree Camp camper or Pine Tree Society client.
NEW Category 4: Photography – Maine holiday theme (open to both amateur and professional photographers).
How to Enter
The deadline for all submissions is Friday, May 29, 2026.
The Competition Criteria can be found at this link: https://pinetreesociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Holiday-Card-Competition-Criteria.pdf
The Artist Submission Interest Form can be found at this link:https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PineTreeSociety/26HCI.html
For more information, visit www.pinetreesociety.org or contact Kirstin Hayward at (207) 386-5912 or khayward@pinetreesociety.org.
About Pine Tree Society:
Celebrating 90 years of “discovering abilities together," Pine Tree Society has empowered Maine people with disabilities since 1936. With offices in Auburn, Bath, and Scarborough and Pine Tree Camp in Rome, the Pine Tree Society ensures children and adults have the tools and opportunities to create lives of passion and purpose. www.pinetreesociety.org
