Chippenham Mayor, Matthew Bragg is inviting local artists aged 16 and over to enter this years Christmas Card Competition for the chance to have their artwork featured on the Mayor’s official Christmas card this festive season.

Theme: Chippenham in the Festive Period

This year the Mayor is looking for artwork that captures the magic, warmth and community spirit of Chippenham at Christmas. Whether it’s a snowy street scene, sparkling festive lights, a community celebration, or a unique artistic interpretation of the season, we’d love to see how artists bring Chippenham to life during this special time of year.

The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over, with no upper age limit, and entries in all artistic mediums are welcome.

As the winning artwork will be reproduced on the Mayor’s Christmas Card, entrants should note that all flat artwork should be no larger than A3 size (420mm x 297mm) should it need to be scanned at a suitable resolution.

Prizes

1st Prize: £50 worth of art supplies, and artwork featured on the Mayor’s official Christmas Card, both digitally and in print.

2nd Prize: £30 worth of art supplies

3rd Prize: £20 worth of art supplies

In addition, the top three entries will be shared on the Town Council’s social media.

How to Enter

Email a photograph of your artwork to [email protected] with the subject line: Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition 2026.

Deadline: All entries must be received by 1 November 2026.