ArtWorkout Crazy Stories
ArtWorkout brings together more than 75 million people around the world. During the holiday season, we set out to get closer and see the people behind the drawings.
Through Crazy Stories, creators shared personal journeys and moments of creativity with the community.
What we prepared for the winners:
- • ArtWorkout
Creative Grant worth $3,000 - • iPad + Apple Pencil
for 10 winners - • 100 yearly ArtWorkout subscriptions
Participants shared their videos on TikTok and YouTube using this tag and submitted them through our website. Each post became part of the ArtWorkout Crazy Stories journey.
Win an ArtWorkout
Creative Grant worth $3,000
A fully funded certificate voucher for a professional online art education program delivered at a top-tier academic level. We believe talent grows fastest when it meets great teaching.
Win iPad
+ Apple Pencil
We’re giving away creative tools to reward 10 outstanding stories — because creativity should be easy to start, anytime and anywhere.
We're giving away Annual subscriptions for the first 100 participants.
Plus, every participant receives a 1-month ArtWorkout Premium subscription — for free!
Who can join
- • Teens & adults (13+)
Please refer to the Full Terms for details - • Post must remain visible during review period: December 25 – January 22
How winners are chosen
We value and effort over perfection! Judges review all
submissions made through site and select winners
based on storytelling, creativity, and emotional impact.
When: January 22, 2026
A closer look at the drawing process and story format used in the challenge.
Why we created this Campaign
Millions of drawings appear inside ArtWorkout every week.
You keep returning — which tells us we're building something meaningful.
But now, we want to go beyond numbers.
We want to meet you. Your reasons. Your experiences.
This campaign is not about talent.
It's about people.
Prizes are awarded individually and vary by winner; not all winners will receive the same prize. No purchase is necessary to participate. Void where prohibited.
ArtWorkout Creative Grant recipient may select an eligible online art education program from a list determined by ArtWorkout. ArtWorkout will pay the program provider directly, up to $3,000 in total value. Redemption is subject to availability and must occur by December 31, 2026. For more info please see the rules.
ArtWorkout is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with any specific university, academic institution, Apple Inc., iPad®, Apple Pencil®, YouTube®, or TikTok®.