For the past five years the library has sponsored an art and writing contest. The contest is open to 6th-12th grade, with two age categories (6th-8th and 9th-12th). I contact local writers, artists, professors, and community members to act as judges. And I work with teachers and school media specialists to promote the contest.
There is a reception to announce the winners. All of the art submissions are displayed in the library for a month and photos are put online. All of the writing submissions are put online and the winners are collected in a commemorative book. The writing winners get a copy of the book and I also have extras available in the library. The timing of the event has changed throughout the years, right now winter seems to work the best.
Contest Info:
poster 2009
submission guidelines
rules
entry form
