The Maryland Lottery is inviting artists across the state to capture the essence of Maryland’s landmarks, history and culture in a new “Maryland Treasures” art contest. Beginning July 1, artists over 18 can submit up to five original, vertically-oriented artworks in JPG format for a chance to see their work printed on 2026 scratch-off tickets and earn a $4,000 commission per winning piece.
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Artists should plan submissions carefully: entries must be square digital JPGs (scaled to a 4″ × 4″ ticket) without signatures, logos, people, political or religious messaging, or AI-generated elements. Templates (PNG, JPG and PDF) are available for reference only, and any overlays or text from those mock-ups should be excluded. Judges will select three winning works based on creativity and thematic connection.
Artwork must celebrate Maryland’s treasures—from the wild orchids of Oakland to Ocean City’s boardwalk—and cannot appeal to children, use copyrighted material, or have been commercially sold. Residents of Maryland aged 18 or older, submitting solo original works, are eligible to enter; each artist may submit up to five pieces.
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Selected artists will receive $4,000 per piece as “works for hire” and will help promote the Maryland Treasures game. Their designs will appear on scratch-offs available at roughly 4,300 retailers statewide beginning in March 2026, offering Marylanders a chance to support local talent—and possibly win big—while buying their tickets.
Prospective entrants should review the Official Rules for full specifications and final printing details. Questions may be directed to the Maryland Lottery at 410-230-8800 or via mail to Montgomery Business Park, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330, Baltimore, MD 21230.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the Maryland Lottery press release.
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