About this Event
The community is invited to join us on Monday January 15, 2024 as we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and witness the artistic expressions of young performing and visual artists.
During this event, youth will showcase performing and visual arts based on the 2024 theme Nonviolent Solutions 365: Spreading Hope, Courage and Unity
Students are invited to enter the contest using the online entry form.
The contest is open to all Gaston County K – 12 youth. Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners in the Visual Arts, Oratorical Arts, and Performing Arts for elementary, middle, and high school students. Entries must be received no later than Friday December 15, 2023.
This Year’s Topic
"Nonviolent Solutions 365 " encourages young artists to express their thoughts, ideas, and dreams regarding peace, unity, and social justice. Through visual arts, performing arts, and oratory, participants will have the opportunity to share their unique perspectives and message on nonviolent solutions.
Prompt: “Nonviolence is absolute commitment to the way of love. Love is not emotional bash; it is not empty sentimentalism. It is the active outpouring of one’s whole being into the being of another.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Demonstrate through your art how you will do your part to stand up to constructively act in the spirit of nonviolence to make our community a better place for all.
Eligibility
The contest is open to all Gaston County: Elementary, Middle, High School students and young adults ages 18-22.
Awards - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards will be given in each group
Submissions
Complete the online submission form to enter the contest. Another option is to drop off your entry with the form attached at the Erwin Center. Judges will select top 5 entries in all categories and invite them to compete for the top 3 spots during the Arts showcase event on January15, 2024.
For more information, contact – George Fulwood, City of Gastonia Parks & Recreation Erwin Community Center Director, at (704) 866-6844.
This contest and the arts showcase is organized and sponsored by the following community partners:
City of Gastonia, 101 Black Men for Highland, City of Gastonia Police Department, Eta Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Center Well Senior Primary Care, CaroMont Health, C&J Creative Expression Inc. , Meeks Catering , and The Movement Center.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Erwin Center, 913 North Pryor Street, Gastonia, United States
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