The Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities invites Chickasaw students and young adults to enter the 2010 Chickasaw Creative Writing Contest.
Deadline for entries is Friday, February 26, 2010. This year's theme is "Destined for Greatness in the 21st Century: Challenges & Solutions for Modern Indian Youth."
Open to enrolled citizens of the Chickasaw Nation, youth in grades six through 12 and young Chickasaw adults through age 24 may enter up to three works in this year's contest in three categories: poetry, short story, and narrative or essay.
Contest winners will be announced Saturday, March 27 at the Chickasaw Nation Youth Arts Month Celebration at the Ada Chickasaw Nation Community Center. Oklahoma State Poet Laureate Jim Barnes will be on hand to present awards.
For more information, contact the Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities at (580) 272-5520, or email laura.clark@chickasaw.net or lorie.robins@chickasaw.net.
