Area students are invited to enter SUNY Fredonia’s Days of Education Creativity Contest honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The contest provides an opportunity for Chautauqua County students in grades 9 to 12 to creatively explore the contest’s theme, ‘Days of Education,’ that reflects Dr. King's enduring vision for an inclusive and equitable society where education serves as a powerful tool or path for empowerment, equality and community growth.
Cash prizes are $150 for first place; $100 for second place and $75 for third place.
“Students are encouraged to share their perspectives on how accessible education can foster freedom, bridge societal divides and uplift individuals and communities,” explained SUNY Fredonia Vice President for Student Affairs Tracy Stenger.
Students are encouraged to share their perspectives on how accessible education can foster freedom, bridge societal divides and uplift individuals and communities.” – Dr. Tracy Stenger
Creative entries may include essays, poems, paintings, sculptures, photography, digital art, music, dance or other artistic forms. All entries must include a title and a brief description of 150 words or fewer.
Judging criteria include creativity and originality, composition, interpretation of the theme, presentation and quality and artistic skill.
Students are to submit pictures or videos of their work using the Google form by Monday, Jan. 20, or visit the MLK website and click the Creativity Contest tab to complete the form.
Finalists will be contacted to arrange delivery of their physical artwork if necessary. Winners will be notified by Jan. 22.
For additional information, email Assistant Professor Jiyong Kim.
Contest winners and their meaningful contributions will be celebrated at a keynote address and awards ceremony at the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall on Friday, Jan. 31, at 4:30 p.m. The program, free and open to the public, is part of the week-long series of programs on the campus organized by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Presidential Commission at SUNY Fredonia to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.
Sponsors of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Presidential Commission includes the Carnahan Jackson Fund for the Humanities and the Collingwood Endowment Funds, both through the Fredonia College Foundation, and the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation.
