CHA’s FY25 Art Contest is now open. Entries are due by October 1, 2025 at 12:00PM. This contest is open to both CHA residents and voucher holders. Please see details below for how to submit your entry:
1. Artwork must be related to the theme HOUSING AND COMMUNITY and support the spirit of COMMUNITY.
2. The contest entry must be an original work of art or photography by a current resident of Cambridge public housing/RAD/FPLI or a Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) participant. The entry may be used by Cambridge Housing Authority for display on the website, included in flyers such as this one, and in other informational and marketing materials.
3. Each artist may submit only one entry.
4. The artist’s name, age, medium used, address, email address (if one is available), and phone number should be indicated on the back of the artwork.
5. Artwork may not exceed 8½” x 11”.
6. Provide a one-paragraph description of the artwork on a separate piece of paper. Please remember to include your contact information at the end of the description.
7. Any medium may be used, but please note that the winning artwork will be scanned and converted to an electronic format, if it is not already presented in such format.
8. The winning artwork will be displayed as the inside cover design for the CHA FY 2026 MTW Annual Plan and Report.
9. The artist whose work wins 1st Place will also have a dedicated space in the Annual Plan and Report in which their artwork is featured. A brief description of the artist’s background and interest in the arts will be published in no more than three paragraphs.
10. CHA employees and their immediate family members and/or members of their household are not eligible to enter or win.
11. If you have additional questions, contact Zach Gordon at 617-405-5097 or zgordon@cambridge-housing.org.
12. All entries must be submitted/received by NOON on October 1, 2025 to the following address (via mail or dropped off at the front desk) or a clear image by email to zgordon@cambridge-housing.org :
Cambridge Housing Authority, 362 Green Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
ATTN: Zach Gordon – Art Contest