Soroptimist sponsors Live Your Dream art contest
Encourages students ages 4 to 18 to draw a fictional woman from literature who inspires them
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Soroptimist, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world, invites schools to participate in its Live Your Dream Art Contest by encouraging students draw a fictional woman from literature who inspires them.
The contest is open to both boys and girls, ages 4-18. If their artwork is chosen as a finalist, students will have the opportunity for it to be viewed by thousands of people on the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Campaign website at LiveYourDreamCampaign.org. Winners will also receive $100, as will their schools. Soroptimist is holding the contest in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, which take place in March.
“Last years art contest, where children could draw a present-day woman who inspires them, was a huge success and brought in over 3,500 entries. It opened the door for children to consider the many contributions women make on a daily basis,” said Soroptimist President Sharon Fisher. “This year, we wanted to encourage children to read a good book and learn which female characters inspire them the most.”
Judges will review the artwork in the following categories: Category 1: Ages 4-6; Category 2: Ages 7-9; Category 3: Ages 10-12; Category 4: Ages 13-15; Category 5, Ages 16-18. Schools must collect all work from their students and send them in one package to Soroptimist, 1709 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Attn: LYD Art Contest. The deadline is December 31, 2010. The winner will be announced on March 8, International Women’s Day.
Contest rules, instructions and posters are available at LiveYourDreamCampaign.org. For contest questions, contact info@liveyourdreamcampaign.org.
Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa., Soroptimist is a 501(c)(3) organization offering programs that improve the lives of women and girls through three distinct platforms: economic empowerment, elimination of violence and gender equality. Its major program, the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards, provides cash grants for women seeking to improve their lives with the help of additional education and training. Each year, more than $1 million is disbursed to deserving women through this award-winning program. The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Campaign celebrates women, their accomplishments, and the power of their dreams. Visit LiveYourDreamCampaign.org and Soroptimist.org for more information.
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