The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is proud to kick off the Annual Art/Calendar Contest. We anticipate that more than 5,000 children, seniors, and residents with special needs nationwide will participate in the calendar art contest this year.

The subtheme for the 2026 contest is Shaping our Future: Building Stronger Communities Together. Follow this link for details for the 2026 NAHMA Drug Free Calendar Contest. Here you can find flyers in both English and Spanish to post for your Residence, along with the rules and entry forms.

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Send to: AHMA-NCH
31805 Temecula Pkwy #397
Temecula, CA 92592

Important Note: To be eligible for this opportunity, residents must live at properties that are members of AHMA-NCH. To inquire if your property is a member, please email info@ahma-nch.org. 

What specifications must the artistic submission meet to enter?

  • Posters must be done on poster board (or heavy art paper) measuring 22 inches x 28 inches
  • Any media may be used for the posters, including paint, crayons, colored pencils, chalk, and collage, but contestants are advised to ensure that the media selected:
    • Results in a flat surface, and
    • Can be adequately protected against damage.
  • The poster must be marked clearly with the official entry form attached.
  • Photography can be in color or black and white and must measure at least 8 inches x 10 inches, but not larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
  • Website design: webpages must be printed in color, measure 8.5 inches x 11 inches, and then mounted to poster board measuring 22 inches x 28 inches
  • Digital art must be printed and measure at least 8.5 inches x 11 inches, but not larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
  • Other media, such as tile, macramé, carving, quilting, needlework, etc., must be submitted as a photograph measuring at least 8 inches x 10 inches but not larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.

    Not allowed on any poster or other art forms are trademarked cartoon characters, proper names of individuals, product brands, or the name of the development or AHMA. Submissions from an AHMA that have any of these items will be disqualified.

 

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