The Maryland Lottery wants to display the work of local artists on our scratch-off tickets, and we’ve launched the Maryland Treasures Art Contest to make it happen.
We’re looking for artists to create images that capture what Marylanders treasure most about our home — and we’ll help you share your work with the entire state.
Submissions of original artwork will be accepted from July 1 through Aug. 15. The Lottery will select three pieces of art that will appear on the $2 Maryland Treasures ticket, which is scheduled to go on sale at more than 4,300 retailers across the state in March 2026. Each artist whose work is selected will receive a $4,000 award for their art and for helping the Lottery promote the Maryland Treasures ticket.
The submitted artwork should celebrate Maryland, including elements of the state’s history, landmarks, culture or traditions. To be eligible, artists must be Maryland residents and at least 18 years old. Visit mdlottery.com/CallForArt to find complete contest rules and information on how to submit artwork.
“For more than 50 years, the Lottery has been part of the fabric of the community, and we love the way this contest emphasizes that connection,” said Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin. “There are many parts of life in Maryland that make it a special place to live, and we’re eager to see how artists will convey that. Their artwork will help us create a ticket that is something unique.”
A panel of Maryland Lottery staff members will review the submissions without knowing the identities of the artists, and will select the three art pieces that best connect with the Maryland Treasures theme. The Lottery will inform the artists whose work has been selected and reveal the winning artwork in the coming months, prior to the launch of the Maryland Treasures ticket in March.
