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Abraham Lincoln Library Holding Art Contest

Illinois children are getting a chance at joining a statewide art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education.  The theme for the contest is “Survival Through Self-Expression.” Illinois students from kindergarten through high school can design any two-dimensional art, such as a drawing, painting, or collage.  

 

The contest will have four age groups: K-2,l 3-5, 6-8, and high school level. Entries must be mailed out no later than December 17th and winners will be announced on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday which is February 12th. Each age group will have a winner and two runners-up. They will be able to have their work displayed at the museum between February 12th to March 18th and the artwork chosen as “best of show” will be used on a poster sent to all schools from March 14th through the 18th which is Illinois Arts Education Week. 

 

A framed copy will hang in the Illinois State Board of Education office. Submissions may be up to 14x11. Rules state that no copyright material will be allowed and you can find out more by visiting bit.ly/ALPLM-ArtContest. State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Carmen Ayala says that she is encouraging all school-aged artists to participate in this poster contest and display their talents. Entries can also be submitted through youth groups and home-schooled children as well. 

 

For more information, visit www.presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. 

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