MLK Contest

Today I introduced the students to the Tompkins County Human Rights Commission's 23rd Annual Art & Poetry Competition. In honor of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, this year's theme is centered around the quote,

Students seemed very excited about the opportunity to submit a poem or an artistic piece. They can submit something individually or in a group. Poems must be at least 10 lines long, and artwork should be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and smaller than 2 feet by 3 feet. The winner will receive some kid of recognition (a certificate, gift certificate, ribbon, or gift basket), as well as have their piece published in the Ithaca Journal and GreenLeaf. They will also be invited to the Martin Luther King Jr. GIAC breakfast on January 16th, 2010. All participants will receive honorary recognition at the Tompkins County Human Rights Commission Art and Poetry Exhibition on February 6th, 2010.