Budding artists in Vance County have a unique opportunity to have their artwork appear on Kernel Craze holiday popcorn tins and spread some pride and passion for their community in the process.

Stephen Wolf, Kernel Craze founder, said the Holiday Art Challenge is open to K-12 students who live or go to school in Vance County. Participants must register by Oct. 1 and submit artwork no later than Oct. 16. Visit www.kernelcraze.com to register.

The artwork should include a few specific aspects, Wolf explained. It should have a winter theme and incorporate the  city of Henderson and Kernel Craze in some way. In addition, the artwork must fit within an 11 x 17 inch document, using the landscape orientation.

The top winner will get $100 and the top two winners’ creations will appear on the 2025 holiday tins that hold the different popped corn creations.

All the entries will be featured in a Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 23. Most likely the showcase and judging will take place at McGregor Hall, but Wolf said details haven’t been finalized.

This is the first year for the contest, and Wolf said he hopes it will spark some interest among young people in the area.

“Henderson is my home, it’s where I grew up,” he said. “I think that our youth here need more opportunities to do something positive…do something that encourages the pride and passion of the community.”

And there’s a little bit of pride that goes along with having original artwork featured on the tins, too. “When one of our popcorn tins is purchased, your art is also coming with it,” he said.

Find all the details for the Holiday Art Challenge at www.kernelcraze.com.

Contact Wolf at stephen@kernelcraze.com to learn more.

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