Hosted by Enchanted Soul Art | Creatives’ Gallery & Shop©

Along the Turquoise Trail, serving the East Mountain community with heart.

Enchanted Soul is excited to welcome kids ages 8–12 to our holiday Gingerbread House Contest! This special event brings families, young artists, and neighbors together to enjoy creativity, community, and the magic of the season.

At Enchanted Soul, we believe that art belongs to everyone — including our littles. Our mission is to support local artists, spark imagination, and create a place where the community can gather, learn, and feel inspired. This contest is one of the ways we celebrate our values and help nurture the next generation of creators.

Event Day

📅 Sunday, December 22

⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM: Community voting

🏆 3 PM: Winners announced

Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to visit the gallery, look at all the gingerbread houses, and vote for their favorites!

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🎁 Prizes

🏆 Grand Prize: One grand prize award per category*

• ❄️ Blizzard in the Forest

• ⛄ Snowmen’s Farm

• 🎅 Santa’s Sleigh

*Participation awards for all participants:

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👧 Who Can Join?

• Kids ages 8–12

• Must live in the East Mountains

• Must have one sponsor (a parent, guardian, or teacher)

• Only one entry per kid

• Only 10 kids can enter — sign up early!

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📥 How to Enter

Pick up an entry form at the gallery or email your participant information to inquire@enchantedsoul.info

Forms are due December 18 at 5 PM.

Your finished gingerbread house is due Saturday, December 20 at 4 PM.

You’ll get a cake board and instructions when you sign up!

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🧁 Rules

• Your whole gingerbread house must be edible

• Must fit on a 12” x 12” board

• Must be built on the gallery-provided cake board

• One project per kid

• Follow all guidelines to stay in the contest

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📦 Picking Up Your Project

You may take your gingerbread house home on Dec 21st at 4 PM,

or leave it on display until Dec 29.

Any houses left after Dec 29 will be disposed of.

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Why This Event Matters

Enchanted Soul believes in uplifting our community through art.

We exist to:

• Celebrate local talent — at every age

• Create welcoming spaces for families and neighbors

• Inspire joy, curiosity, and cultural connection

• Support New Mexico’s artists and storytellers

• Build community through creativity

By supporting this event, you help us continue our mission to “move the soul” and keep art alive in the East Mountains.

🎉 Join the Fun!

Come support our amazing young artists and enjoy the holiday magic at Enchanted Soul during the gallery's Enchanted Spirit of the Holidays experience!

Let’s celebrate creativity, community, and our enchanted littles!