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4/5/2007 9:01:36 PM

2007 Literary Contest Announcement

Marsha / 5 Comments
Topics: Headline News | Young Authors 
The Extraordinary Pencil 
    "Sponsors High School Literary Contest"
High School students are ask to submit a Poem or Descriptive Essay...using one of my Pencil Drawings as their subject and inspiration.  There are over forty drawings on my website now and as I finish my spring collection more will be added.  The deadline for their entry is May 15, 2007.  The contest will be presented to the students after Easter break.  I would expect to be announcing winners on or before June 1. 2007.

There is $100 in prize money to be divided between the first, second, and third place winners.  Their writings will be posted here on my blog with a short biography about the author.

My hopes are that through the writing process the student will develop a greater appreciation for fine art of all types, and learn to view an original drawing, a painting, or even a piece of sculpture with a questioning mind.  Art always tells us a story.  In fact I believe there are two stories to be told...the one that inspires the artist and the one that inspires the viewer.

I hope you will return to the "Young Authors" section of my blog often, and read  "the story behind" the image that inspired their poems and essays.

PS...make a "Point"...leave a comment.

 

 

 

 

 

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5 Responses to 2007 Literary Contest Announcement

Think it is a great idea. Hope you get a favorable responce.
Will be great for the Students

As a former teacher, I find this part of your work quite interesting. Would also be fun to present this to younger children in the elementary schools.

What a wonderful way to inspire young people to be creative! I wish you much success with the essay contest as well as your beautiful work.

Hey, 

I entered my poem and got second place! I want to thank you for reading my work. Thank you so much for the opportunity. I love your artwork!



peace and love



chelle

Ms. Robinett,

I can hardly wait to see Michelle's poem. If it is anything like her other work, it must be quite good. She does not know where her copy of the original is, so I am patiently awaiting the posting.



Thank you for providing the kids with this opportunity. I believe Michelle has a gift and you are an inspiration for her. Very truly yours, Laurie Koester


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