MLK Poster Contest Workshop

Program Type:

Arts & Music, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community

Age Group:

Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
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Program Description

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Join us as we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of a just nation by making posters inspired by his quote:

"Power at its best is LOVE, implementing the demands of JUSTICE" – MLK

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poster Contest
Deadline for Entries: Tuesday, January 10

Sonoma County students are invited to submit their original poster artwork inspired by the Rev. Dr. King's quote above. Physical entries will be submitted to a countywide contest. Winners will be announced at the 1/15 event.

Grade Categories

  • K-3 with 1st-3rd place prizes
  • 4-6 with 1st-3rd place prizes
  • 7-8 with 1st-3rd place prizes
  • 9-12th display only, no prizes

Entry Rules and Submission Guidelines:

  • All entries must be physically submitted to a Sonoma County Library branch by Tuesday, January 10 to be considered.
  • All entries must be on a 12 x 18 sized paper, no lined paper accepted.
  • Any art medium allowed: crayon, colored pencil, marker, ink, paint, watercolor, etc.
  • Graphic design and collage entries accepted for 9-12 grade category only.
  • All entries must be labeled on the back of the art with the Library Location, Name, Grade-Level, and phone number so winners can be notified.

Virtual MLK Celebration Event & Award Ceremony
Sunday, January 15th
6:30-8:00pm 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88248455259?pwd=V0NLVVc2MzNqSk5xcmZycDhWS0YrUT09
Meeting ID: 882 4845 5259
Passcode: 172836

In Collaboration with the Sonoma County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration Committee 2023

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!