Young Artist/Young Writers Competition
The Young Artist Young Writers competition is held yearly in February. Any student can enter American Indian Cultural related items in specific categories with a chance to win cash prizes. Entries are limited to two per category. Awards banquets are held at Roosevelt Elementary School for the elementary age students and at the M-State Campus for grades 6-12.
ELEMENTARY CATEGORIES: Division I grades K-2/Division II grades 3-5
No more than 2 entries per category - All entries must have something to do with American Indian (AI) Culture
I. ART COMPETITION: (THREE CATEGORIES)
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Drawing - Black and White
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Drawing- Colored
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Painting/Coloring
II. CREATIVE WRITING: (TWO CATEGORIES)
1. Short story- write at least half a page dealing with a topic about American Indian Culture (fiction or nonfiction)
2. Poem – write a poem dealing with an American Indian Topic
III. CRAFT - Beadwork, leatherwork, sewing, dream catchers, etc.
IV. PHOTOGRAPHY - No more than 2 photos: Pictures of nature, wild animals, plants, places, people etc.
MS/HS (6-12) CATEGORIES - OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN MN:
The categories are:
I. ART COMPETITION: (FIVE CATEGORIES)
1. Paint - oil, acrylics, or watercolor
2. Drawing - black and white
3. Drawing - colored
4. Sculpture - pottery, ceramics, glass, metal, wood, or paper medium
5. Computer Art - must be made on a computer
II. CRAFTS COMPETITION: (FIVE CATEGORIES)
1. Beadwork
2. Leatherwork-Sewing - that depicts traditional American Indian Culture. Must be original and authentic.
3. Yarn and Dowel
4. Dream Catchers
5. Wood-Basketry
III. CREATIVE WRITING: [All entries must be TYPED] (THREE CATEGORIES)
1. Poetry
2. Short Stories - 300 words or less
3. Essay - Over 300 words
IV. PHOTOGRAPHY: (NATURE OUTDOOR) This is our newest category. We’re looking for outdoor nature pictures, which can include non-domestic animals, all plants, sun, moon, etc.
V. HAND DRUM: Hand Drum maximum of 1 person, this has to be a solo with drumming and singing. Songs must be at a minimum of 30 seconds and no longer than 5 minutes. MUST BE both AUDIO/VISUAL ENTRY. Students must do all the preparing, recording, etc. Submit entries to jcarrier@detlakes.k12.mn.us.
VI. GROUP DRUM: Group drum consists of two or more students with drumming and singing. Songs must be a minimum of 30 seconds and no longer than 5 minutes. MUST BE AUDIO AND VISUAL BOTH. Students must do all the preparing, recording, etc. Submit entries to jcarrier@detlakes.k12.mn.us.