Looking for a fun project to get your kids into the holiday spirit? Have a child, grandchild, niece, nephew or student with a real love for arts and crafts?

The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has an exciting opportunity for its young people to have their creations made an official part of the giving season this year.

The lord mayor is inviting children in NOTL up to 13 years old to take part in his holiday card design contest — three winning designs will be selected and featured on the town’s official holiday greeting cards.

The contest is now open and will run until Wednesday, Nov. 8.

“The arts hold a special place in our town and play an important role in encouraging creativity in youth from all over,” said Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa.

“I am looking forward to seeing how our youth capture the holiday spirit of Niagara-on-the-Lake through this design contest. Good luck to all participants!”

Three chosen winners will have their artwork printed on the town’s official holiday cards and will get to attend a ceremony at council’s meeting in December, where they will be presented with their box of cards, a certificate and awarded a complimentary skating pass for the season.

Using any medium of their choice — crayon, paint, markers, construction paper, etc. — participants are asked to create an original design that is community-themed and reflects the town of NOTL’s holiday season.

The design should be horizontal and fit half of an 8.5-by-11-inch piece of paper.

The artist should include their name, age and contact information, then submit their entries to the town, either by email at communication@notl.com or by dropping them off in person at town hall, located a 1593 Four Mile Creek Rd. in Virgil.