Cathedral Kitchen invites students to create placemats that will brighten the dining experience for our guests. Every meal we serve is an opportunity to make someone feel welcomed, respected, and cared for—and your artwork can help make that happen! 13 winners will be chosen to be featured in our limited-edition, 50th Anniversary wall calendar, one for each month plus the cover. Then, CK supporters will vote on social media for the 1st place winner, who will be featured on the cover!
Thank you for helping us create a warm, welcoming dining experience for our guests. Your creativity can brighten someone’s day and remind them that they are valued by their community.
Theme: Kindness, Hope & Community
Artwork Guidelines
- Use 8.5″ x 11″ or 11″ x 17″ white paper (landscape orientation).
- Create original, colorful artwork using markers, crayons, or colored pencils.
- Fill the page with artwork and positive messages.
- Please do not use glitter, paint, stickers, glued-on materials, or copyrighted characters/logos.
- Artwork should be appropriate for guests of all ages.
Ideas to inspire your artwork:
- Helping others
- Friendship
- Gratitude
- Healthy meals
- Nature
- Diversity
- Encouraging words and uplifting messages
- No religious messaging
Submission Information
Submission Deadline: Friday, 10/2
Who can submit? Any individual under the age of 18 can participate in this contest. Artwork can be submitted on behalf of your school, social club, or as an individual home project.
Student Information to Include
Please write the following on the back of each placemat:
- Student’s first name
- Grade
- School
- Teacher’s name
(Please do not include personal contact information.)
Deliver/Mail Artwork To
Cathedral Kitchen
1514 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08105
ATTN: Placemat Contest
Please make sure you mail/deliver your artwork flat with no folds or wrinkles.
Examples of placemats from previous volunteers
