K-12 Human Rights Art Contest

2019 Award-winning Art Submissions

“Art is a way for people to express themselves, whether for the sake of imagination or to express ideas. It has been used effectively today, and throughout history, to send public messages about social and political issues. Human rights and the arts go together because of the expressive nature of both subjects. As people, we can stand up for our rights through expression. Due to their ability to create visual interest and to promote solidarity, awareness, and protest, artists and designers play a pivotal role in society by promoting human rights advocacy. Especially in the modern age, where people rely heavily on technology and media, it is important to send messages that work toward creating a society that respects human rights for themselves as well as others.”

The University of Alabama – Institute for Human Rights

2019 Award-winning Art Submissions

To participate in the 20^th annual K-12 Human Rights Art Contest, students must reflect on any or all aspects of the Spiral of Injustice and explore these concepts in an original work of art. Students might consider how one of the following quotes etched in the stone of the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial relates to interrupting the Spiral of Injustice.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. (Margaret Mead)
Be the change you want to see in the world. (Mahatma Gandhi)

Please submit your art entry no later than Friday, April 24.

OPTION 1

Online through the submission form.

Please complete the form below along with uploading your artwork submission.

OPTION 2

Mail or deliver to:

Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
777 South 8^th Street
Boise, ID 83702

Phone: (208) 345-0304

Submission Form

Contact Information

Artwork

Donate Artwork

I hereby donate my artwork to the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights and grant permission for its use in fundraising and promotional efforts for the Center. By granting permission, I recognize that mt artwork will be come the property of the Center.

Keep Original Artwork

I wish to keep my original artwork, but hereby grant the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights permission to use its image for fundraising and promotional efforts for the Center. By granting this permission, I recognize my artwork image will be used by the Center at their discretion.

Poetry Release

I hereby release this copy of my original poetry to the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights and grant permission for its use in fundraising and promotional efforts for the Center. By granting this permission, I recognize my poem will be become the property of the Center.

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Your Message

If mailing or delivering an art submission, clearly PRINT your name, school, grade, teacher’s name and school phone number on the back of all artwork AND include a copy of the submission form. Please submit an artist statement with the art piece.

A public awards ceremony will be held in the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial on Thursday, May 14. Prizes will be awarded to 1^st through 3^rd places in the following age categories: Head Start & Kindergarten, grades 1-3, grades 4-6, grades 7-9 and grades 10-12.

A grand prize winner will also be named.

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