MLK Poetry and Art Contest

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"I Have a Dream..."

It's time for the third annual MLK Jr. Poetry and Art Contest. This year's theme is “I Have a Dream." You will need to base your artistic work on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Participants must be grades 6th-12th and be a Fort Worth Public Library card holder.

Work will be judged based on submission type. All submissions will be judged on creativity, originality, clarity and relevance to the theme. Winners will be notified by January 10.

All entries must be submitted by Wednesday, January 3, 2024 before 8 p.m.

Submissions

Submissions can be sent online or delivered in person to any of our library locations.

Criteria for Submission:

  • Participants must be in grades 6-12.
  • Include your Fort Worth Public Library card number. Learn how to get a library card here.
  • All work must be original, created by the submitting participant.
  • All work must include an entry form.
  • One entry per person.
  • Art Work:  All art mediums (excluding AI generated), 2D, no bigger than 11” x 17”
  • Poetry: No more than 250 words, typed or written legibly in English. 
  • No profanity, hate speech or vulgar language is allowed.
  • All entries must be submitted by Wednesday, January 3 before 8 p.m. Submissions after this time will not be considered.

Submit Online

Printable Form(PDF, 11KB)

 

Prizes

Prizes include:

  • Awards and certificates
  • Artist or writers' tools
  • A reception for friends and family at the Ella Mae Shamblee Branch Library
  • Recognition on Fort Worth Public Library social media
  • Exhibition of work in the Fort Worth Public Library

Judging

  • All work will be judged based on submission type. 

  • All submissions will be judged on its creativity, uniqueness, originality, and the relevance of the theme. 

  • The judging panel will consist of library staff.

Resources

Materials and Programs

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