State Christmas Ornament Contest

Artists of all disciplines are invited to create and submit hand-crafted wreath-themed ornaments to be displayed on a Christmas tree at the West Virginia Culture Center this December.
This holiday season will be the 13th season of the First Lady Artistree initiative.
“We are thrilled to invite West Virginians of all ages and artistic abilities to share their creativity by designing a special Christmas wreath ornament,” First Lady Cathy Justice said
“This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the unique talent found in every corner of our state while spreading the joy and spirit of the holiday season. I can’t wait to see the beautiful and imaginative wreaths that our artists will create.”
Ornaments must be hand-crafted and suitable for hanging on a tree. Size and weight should be taken into consideration. Ornaments should be no larger than 6 inches wide by 6 inches long.
The deadline for submitting ornaments is Friday, Nov. 22.
Entries may be mailed to: Elizabeth Yeager, Dept. of Arts, Culture and History, The Culture Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305. ATTN: Artistree.
Participating artists will also be featured in the 2024 Artistree catalog.
Questions may be directed to Elizabeth Yeager by e-mail at [email protected].