The Obama Portraits Teen Poetry Competition
The Art Institute of Chicago
DEADLINE EXTENDED to 5/30/21 at 11:59pm!
The Obama Portraits Teen Poetry Competition
Are you a Chicago high school teen interested in poetry, art, spoken word, and prizes?
Use your poetic voice and creative expression to create an original poem inspired by one or both of The Obama Portraits. Submit to get the chance to win up to $250 in prizes! Your work will be read by an amazing group of judges and you’ll get the chance to have your poem featured on the museum’s website, social media, and in-person performances this summer. Share your work and make your voice heard!
Judges include:
Jacoby Cochran, writer, editor and storyteller, and host of City Cast podcast
Dominique James, event host, performer, and teaching artist
Josê Olivarez, poet and author of Citizen Illegal
Simone Reynolds, youth poet
Veronica Stein, Woman's Board Executive Director Learning and Public Engagement, Art Institute of Chicago
Check out the submission form to get details about entry and eligibility and to find resources about the artworks, artists, and writing.
Deadline extended to 5/30/21 at 11:59pm. Email us at teens@artic.edu if you have any questions.