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2010 Native American Student Art Competition announced by the Office of Indian Education

 

Bringing Honor Through Education is the theme for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Indian Education's 2010 Native American Student Art Competition. the competition, which celebrates the values and successes of education in Native American communities, is open to all American Indian and Alaska Native students in grades Pre-K through 12. The deadline for submission is January 29, 2010.

 

By supporting this competition, the Office of Indian Education hopes to inspire students to explore the connection between their education and culture through art and writing. Entries for the 2010 Native American Student Art Competition should relate to the theme Bringing Honor Through Education and reflect the promise and importance of persuing an education for Native youth. Submissions will be judged in six different grade levels, and prizes will be awaded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rs place winners in the artist and writing categories.

 

In recognition of the students' artistic talents, the 2009 Native American Student Artist winning entries were exhibited at the U.S. Department of Education, the Smithsonian's National Musuem of the American Indian, Oklahoma History Center, and the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

 

The Student Art Competition rules require that a student register their entry online or over the phone prior to submitting their entry. For additional information, rules, and entry form, please visit www.kids.indianeducation.org , email sac@indianeducation.org, or call (866) 259-0060.

 

Below is the link to download the entry form: