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DAI opens student writing contest
The Dayton Art Institute has announced a writing contest inspired by Ruby Bridges and the Norman Rockwell painting that shows her, at age 6, entering an elementary school in New Orleans as part of court-ordered integration in 1960.
The painting, “The Problem We All Live With,” is one of several that are part of the exhibition “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell,” which continues through Feb. 5, 2012, at the DAI.
The contest, “Ruby Bridges: How Does Her Story Affect Your Story?”, asks area students in K-6 and grades 7 through 12 to write in 50 words or less why the image is still important and relevant today.
Submissions are due by Jan. 9, 2012, but weekly winners in the two age groups will be chosen beginning Dec. 5. Each winner will receive a family four-pack of tickets (valued up to $60) to the exhibition. On Jan. 16, one of the weekly winners will be randomly drawn to receive four tickets to hear Ruby Bridges speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the museum.
Writing should be submitted at www.daytonartinstitute.org/rockwellcontest For more information about the writing contest, contact Mary Beth Whitley at (937) 223-5277, extension 335, or mwhitley@daytonart.org.
To learn more about the Dayton Art Institute, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org, call the museum at (937) 223-5277 or visit facebook.com/daytonartinstitute or twitter.com/daytonart for additional information and exclusive offers.
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