Student Arts, Media, Performance,
and Community Service Contest Guidelines
ELIGIBILITY
Open to students in grades K-12 residing in Kettering or Oakwood
Students may enter as individuals or as a group
Students may enter through their school, a community group or organization, a church group or simply as an individual
Competition will be within four grade groups: K-2, 3-5, 6-8,9-12
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded in each age group - Exceptions include:
Community Service-- Grades 3-12 only
Short Video/Film-- Grades 6-12 only
Judging will cover all categories of entries
RULES FOR ENTRIES
Entries must relate to Dr. King’s life or teachings or vision.
Any work too large to submit with entry blank, should be represented photographically
Performances, Presentations, Recitations must not exceed 5 minutes of live presentation
CATEGORIES
Visual Arts includes but is not limited to:
Drawings, Paintings
Digital Photography, Computer Generated Art, Digital Design
Needlework, handcrafts
Sculpture
Written Expression includes but is not limited to:
Essay, story, report
Original poetry
Original song lyrics
Speeches
Performing Arts includes but is not limited to:
Singing
Instrument
Acting
Dancing
Dramatic reading
Enter on DVD or VHS tape.
Community Service or Project
Written report of service or project
Video report of service or project
Download Contest Entry Form (PDF)