EASTER TRADITIONS AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Celebrating Easter is one of the oldest time-honored traditions at
the White House. Since 1878, American presidents and their families
have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an ‘egg roll’ party. Held on
the South Lawn, it is one of the oldest annual events in White House
history. It has changed and evolved through the years and each First
Family has put their stamp on the popular event.
As part of the White House Easter traditions, America’s Egg Farmers
– for nearly 50 years – have proudly presented an intricately decorated
Commemorative Easter Egg to the First Lady of the United States. In 2021,
the White House expanded on this longstanding tradition by displaying
youth-designed Easter eggs in the White House East Colonnade.
BE
PART
OF
TRADITION:
2024
CALL
FOR
YOUTH
ART
On behalf of First Lady Jill Biden, The Adjutants General of the
National Guard are asking youth from National Guard families across
the United States and all U.S. territories to submit artwork inspired by
the theme ‘Celebrating our Military Families’.
Children should depict on an egg template (see Art Submission form)
a snapshot of their life – a favorite activity, scenery in your state, your
military family, a day-in-your life, etc.
S
elected designs representing the unique experience and stories
of National Guard children will be brought to life on real hen eggs by
talented egg artists from across the country and displayed at the White
House this Easter and Passover season.
SUBMITTING
ARTWORK
Artwork needs to be
submitted by email to
ng.ncr.ngb-arng.list.j1-m-
[email protected]
Deadline submission is
January
26,
2024
We recommend this art
activity be completed by
a child between the
ages of 7-17
2024
DESIGN INSPIRATION (50 WORDS OR LESS)
CELEBRATING
YOUTH
ART
PARENT/GUARDIAN
NAME & EMAIL
LAST NAME & AGE
TERRITORY
2023 WHITE HOUSE EAST COLONNADE
Showcasing a special series of Easter eggs designed by students from all 54 states and
territories representing the theme ‘The United States of Possibility’
ARIZONA
CAITLIN
SCHROEDER
AGE 16
“Arizona is unique because it
has such a diverse number of
biomes, it has deserts and forests
filled with pine tress. While living
in different biomes people can
still find unity and community.”
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
JAXTON NARCISSE
AGE 9
“Washington DC is the capital
of the United States, and it is my
home. I love it from the cherry
blossoms from Japan to the
monuments and the food. I love
the Nationals, Capitals and the
United. I wouldn’t want to live
anywhere else. I love it.”
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
DARSELLE LEWIS
AGE 12
“I got my inspiration from my
parent’s home country, St. Thomas
and in St. Thomas they have lots
of coconut trees and mountains
which is how I got the idea to
draw this along with adding me
for the back of the egg.”
Terms
&
Conditions
Submission Guidelines and Restrictions: By entering, each entrant agrees that the child’s Submission conforms to
the Submission Guidelines and Restrictions as defined below (collectively, the “Guidelines and Restrictions”) and that
Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove any Submission and disqualify an entrant if it believes, in its sole
discretion, that the entrant’s Submission fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions.
Submission Guidelines:
The Design Statement must not exceed 50 words in length. The Submission must be primarily in English.
Restrictions:
The Submission must not contain material that violates or infringes any rights of any other party, including but not
limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or any other intellectual property rights;
•
The Submission must not in any way disparage Sponsor or any other person or party;
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The Submission must not contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, obscene hateful, tortious,
defamatory, slanderous or libelous;
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The Submission must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any
group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual
orientation or age;
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The Submission must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or
regulations of the United States or of any jurisdiction where Submission is created.
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The Submission must not promote illegal drugs or firearms (or the use of any of the foregoing), or any
activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous;
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The Submission must not include any questionable content, religious symbols, overtly religious themes, or
partisan political statements; and
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The Submission must be consistent with the image and values of Sponsor and be consistent with and
satisfy the purpose of the submission.
Conditions:
Selected names, ages, home states/territories and Submissions will be included as part of the Exhibit. By
participating, on behalf of yourself and your child, you grant Sponsor a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, non-
exclusive license to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, publish, create derivative works from, and to display your
child’s name, age, home states/territories and Submission, in whole or in part, including, but not limited, in
connection with and for purposes of the Artist’s Egg Creation and the Exhibit, and to incorporate them into other
works, in any form, media or technology now known or later developed, including but not limited to, on any and all
Internet media, including Sponsor’s web sites and properties and on social networking sites (i.e., Facebook, YouTube,
Twitter, Instagram, TikTok etc.), for any legal purpose whatsoever.
By submitting artwork, you warrant on behalf of yourself and your child the following with respect to the
Submission: (a) entrant is the sole and exclusive owner of the Submission; and (b) the Submission will not
infringe on any rights of any third parties.
All entrants must have a valid email address. No automated entry devices and/or programs permitted. All entries,
including Submissions, become the sole and exclusive property of the Sponsor and receipt of entries will not be
acknowledged or returned. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible, stolen, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible,
misdirected, technically corrupted or garbled entries, which will be disqualified, or for problems of any kind whether
mechanical, human or electronic. Only fully completed Submission forms are eligible. Proof of submission will not be
deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor.
Use of Data:
Sponsor will be collecting personal data about entrants online, in accordance with its privacy policy. Please review
the Sponsor’s privacy policy at https://www.incredibleegg.org/privacy-policy. By participating in the Contest, entrants
hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information (as well as their child’s personal
information) and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s privacy policy.