Maryland Lottery Launches Art Contest for 2026 Scratch-Off Tickets
The Maryland Lottery is giving local artists a chance to shine and to share their Maryland pride through a new statewide art competition. The Maryland Treasures Art Contest invites residents to submit original artwork celebrating the people, places, and traditions that make the state unique.
Winning designs will be featured on the upcoming $2 Maryland Treasures scratch-off ticket, set to launch in March 2026 at more than 4,300 retailers across the state.
“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 John Martin, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director. “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.”
The contest is open to Maryland residents age 18 and older. Submissions should reflect the state’s history, geography, culture, or day-to-day life, anything that captures what Marylanders treasure most. Artists can submit entries from July 1 through August 15, 2025.
Three winners will be selected to have their artwork printed on the scratch-off tickets and will each receive a $4,000 prize. Submissions will be reviewed anonymously by a panel of Maryland Lottery staff.
Winners will be announced later this year ahead of the ticket’s official release. Full contest rules and submission details are available at mdlottery.com/CallForArt.
