Scratch art contest / 2026
Scratch is hosting its first-ever art contest to commemorate our launch and to celebrate 500 artist sign ups! Draw our beloved mascots, Kit and Kat, in whatever style and setting you'd like!
01 / Submissions
Aug 24, 12:00 AM to Oct 25, 7:59 PM
02 / Judging
Oct 25, 7:59 PM to Oct 31, 7:59 PM
03 / Winners Announced
Announced after Oct 31, 7:59 PM
Kit and Kat are Scratch’s representatives (Kit is the cat, and Kat is the human). For this contest, we’d like to see all of your interpretations of our beloved mascots! Draw both of our mascots in whatever style and setting that you would like! Give them a fashion makeover, lounging by the pool, studying at a cute cafe, exploring space, stressing over art commissions... let your imagination go wild! You can find references here:
Kit & Kat sheetsPrize 1
One Grand Prize Winner will receive $150 USD, a Scratch Launch Celebration Art Contest Grand Prize profile badge, and a featured post on scratch social accounts.
Prize 2
Two Runner Ups will receive $50 USD, a Scratch Launch Celebration Art Contest 2026 Runner Up profile badge, and a featured post on scratch social accounts.
Prize 3
Up to 7 staff-selected artists will receive a ScratchDTIYS 2026 Honorable Mention profile badge and be included in grouped feature posts across Scratch’s social accounts.
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