Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, House of Kolor and Valspar are now accepting submissions for the 2027 Annual Calendar Contests.
Open to collision repair and restoration shops, independent designers, pinstripers and customizers across the country, calendar entrants feature over-the-top builds finished exclusively in Sherwin-Williams, House of Kolor or Valspar paint and products.
“These annual calendars celebrate the builders and painters who set the standard for excellence in automotive refinishing,” said Tony D’Acquisto, global vice-president of marketing, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, in a press release. “From full restorations to custom builds, this contest is an opportunity to showcase remarkable craftsmanship and highlight the creativity driving today’s automotive paint industry.”
The calendars will feature artistic airbrushing, flames, fire, imaginative craftsmanship, intricate designs, pearlescent finishes and vibrant colours every month.
In the 2026 Annual Calendar Contests, three Canadians were recognized for their winning entries.
Lucky13 Paint Shop in Edmonton, Alberta, was featured in the Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes calendar for the month of July for its 1971 Chevrolet C10.
“When it comes to paint, we only use Sherwin-Williams. Sunfire PRO has been a fantastic product to work with — the colour we chose was a little bit darker, a custom gray I personally created, and the customer absolutely loved how the C10 build came out. Hands down, this is the best truck we’ve ever done so far,” said Bryce Green, owner of Big Kid Custom Rides, Saratoga Springs, Utah (May feature in the 2026 Sherwin-Williams Calendar).
“We chose Valspar because it’s one of the premium paint systems that we rely on at our shop, along with DeBeer and House of Kolor. Valspar sprays well and finishes great!” said Bo Vescio, owner of Vescio’s Customizing & Restorations, Hastings, Minnesota (January feature in the 2026 Valspar calendar).
“House of Kolor was chosen for this project because when you’re painting a masterpiece like a ’63 Impala, you need a brand that is synonymous with quality and a truly customized finish. Their products offer deep liquid brilliance and three-dimensional depth that makes the colour appear to swim in the sunlight, something that standard paint lines cannot replicate,” said Juan Gonzalez, custom painter, Orange, California (September feature in the 2026 House of Kolor calendar).
To submit a project to the calendars, all entries must be finished exclusively with Sherwin-Williams, House of Kolor or Valspar paint systems, as noted in the press release. Submissions must also include high-resolution images of the vehicle and details on the coatings and products used.
Entrants are encouraged to submit a short video “showcasing the build or sharing the story behind the project — highlighting what made it unique, challenging or especially memorable,” and “selected videos may be featured across Sherwin-Williams and brand social media channels,” stated the press release.
The 2027 Annual Calendar Contest winners will be announced in early November 2026. The winning entries will be featured in a dedicated month of the print calendar. Each winner will receive 20 complimentary copies of the calendar, giving them the opportunity to share their work with customers, teams and partners. Furthermore, each featured build will be showcased in a social media spotlight on Sherwin-Williams, House of Kolor or Valspar brand channels.
Projects must be submitted for the 2027 Annual Calendar Contests by August 14, 2026. Submission information provided by Sherwin-Williams can be found below:
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes
For collision repair professionals and production shops delivering precision and performance-driven finishes. Submit a project here.
House of Kolor
For custom painters and builders pushing the boundaries of creativity, colour and artistic expression. Submit a project here.
Valspar
For versatile, high-quality results across restoration, customization and collision work. Submit a project here.
