Kids’ Art Contest

The contest is open to children aged 12 and under. We encourage all young artists, regardless of skill level, to participate and share their unique designs.

Artwork must be original and created by the child. It should be submitted in a high-resolution digital format (PDF, JPEG or PNG). Artwork must also be on a white background (i.e. no coloured paper or dark backgrounds).

The deadline for submitting artwork is 11:59pm on July 24th. Please ensure all entries are submitted by this date to be considered for the contest.

For the Kids Art Contest 2026, all submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will evaluate each piece based on creativity, originality, and how well it reflects this year’s theme: “Colour For A Cure.” The selection process will be thoughtful and fair, with a final group vote by the judging panel to determine the winning design.

The winning design will be featured on the official Light the Night white Survivor’s T-shirt, worn by the white lantern community at Light The Night events nationwide. Additionally, the winner will receive a special prize package, including a framed copy of their design and a special recognition ceremony at their regional Light The Night event.

Each child is allowed to submit one entry to ensure fairness and give everyone an equal opportunity to participate.

Welcome young artists! 

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") explain the rules for participating in the Light The Night Kids Art Contest ("Contest"). By submitting an entry, you and your parent or guardian agree to these Terms. 

Eligibility: 

This Contest is open to children ages 12 and under. All skill levels are encouraged to participate!

LLSC staff members, as well as members of their immediate family and/or those living in the same household of staff are ineligible to participate in the contest.

How to Enter: 

Parents or guardians must submit artwork electronically through the official Contest page on the Light The Night website. Please follow the specific submission guidelines provided on the page. 

Submission Guidelines: 

• Artwork must be original and created solely by the child.
• Entries must be submitted in a high-resolution digital format (PDF, JPEG or PNG).
• Artwork must be on a white background (i.e. no coloured paper or dark backgrounds).  

Deadline for Entries: 

All entries must be submitted by July 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Entries received after this deadline will not be considered. 

Prizes: 

• The winning design will be featured on the official Light the Night white Survivor's T-shirt, worn by blood cancer survivors nationwide at the Light the Night events.
• The winner will also receive a special prize package, including a framed copy of their design and recognition at their regional Light the Night event. 

Number of Entries: 

To ensure fairness, each child may submit only one entry to the Contest. 

Additional Information: 

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Decisions regarding the Contest are final. This Contest is void where prohibited by law. 

By submitting an entry, the artist consents that it is his/her own original work and that he/she has all necessary rights and permissions to use any included elements. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (“LLSC”) reserves the right to make adjustments and alterations to the winning entry. The winning artist grants to the LLSC the exclusive right to the design, including any modifications thereof, to be used on promotional/marketing and other LLSC materials. The artist shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the LLSC from and against any and all suits, actions, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of any violation of third-party rights (including, without limitation, intellectual property infringement, misappropriation, dilution or violation) in connection with the LLSC’s use, distribution, publishing, sale or exploitation of the design. No submissions will be returned.

The name and region of the winning artist(s) will be announced publicly on The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada's website, social media channels, and at Light The Night events. This information may also be used in press releases or other promotional materials related to the Light The Night.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].  

Thank you for participating! We look forward to seeing your creative designs!