Expressions of Freedom

In commemoration and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the National Park Service (NPS) announces a nationwide art competition in three categories: photography, poetry, and digital short films. The competition is open to students ages 13 to 18 and will be juried by professional artists. Submissions of artistic works are required to explore personal meanings of freedom and relate to nationally significant themes. The first-place winner in each category will receive a $2,500 academic scholarship. Second-place winners in each category will receive a $1,000 academic scholarship.

Submissions will be accepted beginning September 1, 2012 on the African American Experience Fund website. 

The submission deadline for all entries is Monday, October 15, 2012.

For more information, visit The National Park Service website.