SALEM – The Salem Beautification Committee is getting into the Halloween spirit and inviting Salem residents of all ages to grab their crayons, colored pencils, markers, and creativity for the Salem 400+ Luna Coloring Contest!
This Halloween-themed coloring contest gives residents the opportunity to put their own spooky and creative spin on Luna while celebrating Salem’s 400+ anniversary during the city’s most magical time of year. Residents are encouraged to make Luna their own!
“We wanted to create a fun way for Salem residents of all ages to celebrate Salem 400+ while embracing the Halloween spirit that makes our city so special,” said the Salem Beautification Committee. “We’re excited to see how our community brings Luna to life!”
Meet the Artist Behind Luna’s Coloring Page
The official coloring sheet was created by Shannon Fuller, an elementary art teacher in the Malden Public Schools district and a Salem State University alumna. Fuller received her undergraduate degree in Art and Design from Salem State University in 2023 before earning her Master’s in Art Education from Boston University in 2025.
“I am so excited to be a part of Salem 400+ festivities!” said Fuller. “I feel so honored to have been asked to make this coloring sheet for a beautiful city. The City of Salem and SSU alike helped me realize my true potential and I credit a lot of my success to my home away from home! Here’s to another 400+.”
Four Age Divisions: The contest is open to Salem residents of all ages and will feature four age divisions:
- Ages 5–8
- Ages 9–13
- Ages 14–18
- Ages 19+
One winner will be selected in each age division by the Salem Beautification Committee. The contest launches on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and all entries must be received by Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Black Cat Day, just in time for the final days of Salem’s Halloween season.
How to Enter
Official Salem 400+ Luna Coloring Contest pages can be printed from the City of Salem website or picked up at:
- Salem City Hall
- Destination Salem
- Salem Public Library
- Community Life Center
Participants should color and decorate the official contest design, select their age division, complete the entry information, and submit their finished artwork by the October 20 deadline. Completed entries may be dropped off at the Mayor’s Office at Salem City Hall or submitted by mail to Salem City Hall or the Salem Public Library. Each participant may submit one entry.
Beautifying Salem, One Project at a Time
The Salem Beautification Committee is a volunteer committee dedicated to helping make Salem a more beautiful, welcoming, and vibrant community. The committee supports beautification efforts throughout the city, including caring for public gardens and traffic islands, supporting community beautification projects, and encouraging residents to take pride in Salem’s shared public spaces.
This Halloween season, the committee is bringing that same spirit of creativity and community to the Salem 400+ celebration, giving residents a chance to help decorate Luna in their own unique way. Whether Luna becomes a spooky black cat, a colorful Halloween creature, a witch’s familiar, or something entirely unexpected, the Beautification Committee wants to see what Salem can dream up. Get creative. Get spooky. And show us your Salem spirit!
For complete contest rules and entry information, visit the City of Salem website or pick up an official coloring page at one of the participating locations.
