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13th Contest ThemeSocial Media on Peace-Building

Applications are now open for the Peace Islands Institute's
Annual 13th Art and Essay Contest 2023.
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2023 AnnualArt&Essay Contest

Show us your creative talents and share
your thoughts on this important topic.
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LEARN TODraw & Paint

If you like to paint, you may encounter the myth that it takes talent. Don't believe it.
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LEARN TODraw & Paint

If you like to paint, you may encounter the myth that it takes talent. Don't believe it.
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LEARN TODraw & Paint

If you like to paint, you may encounter the myth that it takes talent. Don't believe it.
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LEARN TODraw & Paint

If you like to paint, you may encounter the myth that it takes talent. Don't believe it.
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“Art is not what you see, but what you make other see.”

EDGAR DEGAS
Artist
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“The aim of art is not to represent the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”

ARISTOTLE
Philosopher
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“Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words!”

MARK TWAIN
Writer

THEMEThe Impact of Social Media on Peace-Building

Calling all artists and writers! Applications are now open for the Peace Islands Institute's Art and Essay Contest 2023. This year's theme is "The Impact of Social Media on Peace-Building". Show us your creative talents and share your thoughts on this important topic.

The deadline for submissions is May 30th. Don't miss out on the chance to have your work recognized and potentially win great prizes.

Join us in this annual competition, which had over 200 applications last year. Apply now and let your voice be heard!
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Application

6-12 from the State of New Jersey to the competition. grade students can attend. Each student can submit only one work in each category. Participants must submit their works until May 30th, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
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Results

After the evaluation of our juries, we will share your results with you in a very transparent way. Winners will be announced on June 15th via our Instagram account and website after the Award Ceremony.
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The Awards Ceremony

Our final stage is the award ceremony! The time and place of the award ceremony, which we will be proud to see you among us, will be notified to you both via social media platforms and via email.
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AWARDS
Ceremony
We are throwing the excitement of the competition together! We have a good time together at the ceremony.
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CLEAR

Perspective

This is not just a competition. This event exists to broaden your perspective on life!
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MEET

New People

Many young people your age are participating in this contest. Don't you want to make great friends?
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BEST

Memories

In addition to gaining experience with this competition, you will leave very good memories in your life!
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AWARD
Special prizes for each category are waiting for you in our competition where Middle School and High School students can participate!
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Special prizes for each category are waiting for you in our competition where Middle School and High School students can participate!
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5 AWARD FOR EACH CATEGORY
We have 5 honorable mentions for each category except 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

WHY SHOULDYou Join The Art&Essay Contest?

The Art & Essay Contest is one of Peace Islands Institute's (PII) long-term projects that first began in 2010. Consistent with Peace Islands Institute’s mission of promoting pluralism and bringing people from different backgrounds together, Art & Essay Contest (A&E) aims to;
TOGETHERNESS

Bring middle and high school students from around the state of New Jersey together.

AWARENESS

Promote awareness on issues of common concern among New Jersey youth.

COMPETENCE

Facilitate their personal and academic growth through a healthy competitive environment.

INSPIRATION

Inspire them to make a positive change in their communities. Since its inception in 2010, the annual Art & Essay Contest attracts submissions from around 200 New Jersey public, private, and charter schools.

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Don't miss the application deadline!

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