Castle Rock student wins holiday card contest, artwork shown across town
Castle Rock selected Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning eighth grader Kamryn B. as the winner of the town 2025 Holiday Card Art Contest for her piece Winter Nights of Castle Rock, a choice that highlights youth creativity and local demand for community branded goods. Residents can view enlarged prints at three public sites and purchase packs of cards, as the town prepares to formally recognize Kamryn at its December 2 meeting.
The Town of Castle Rock announced on November 20, 2025 that eighth grader Kamryn B. was the winner of the 2025 Holiday Card Art Contest for her entry titled Winter Nights of Castle Rock. Kamryn, a student at Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning, received a $100 gift card and a set of 50 cards as part of the award. The town will formally recognize her work at its December 2 meeting.
Enlarged prints of Winter Nights of Castle Rock are on display at Cantril School, the Castle Rock Recreation Center and the Miller Activity Complex. The town produced small packs of 10 cards and made them available for purchase at those same locations. Municipal updates indicate that demand increased after initial release, prompting the town to post availability notices as supplies moved quickly.
The contest and subsequent sales are modest in direct monetary terms but significant for local cultural and economic signaling. The guaranteed award included 50 cards for the winner and $100 in gift value, while packs sold to residents provide an accessible way to purchase locally produced artwork. The visibility of the artwork in three public venues increases exposure for the artist and the school, and it directs foot traffic to town facilities where additional transactions may occur.
From a policy perspective, the town effort illustrates how small scale arts programs can deliver multiple civic returns. They promote youth achievement, generate community engagement, and create a low cost source of seasonal merchandise that can reinforce town branding. The surge in demand also suggests residents value locally created holiday goods and are willing to pay small sums to obtain them, a pattern consistent with consumer preferences for community centric purchases.
For residents interested in seeing the winning piece or buying packs of cards, the enlarged prints and card packs remain available at Cantril School, the Castle Rock Recreation Center and the Miller Activity Complex, and the town is posting updates on availability as purchases continue. The December 2 recognition will provide a formal moment to celebrate Kamryn and to underscore the town role in promoting student art.
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