AADL sponsors a variety of contests for kids and teens. Each contest offers participants the opportunity to show off their creativity from writing to graffiti. Our annual contests include...
The Graffiti Art Contest is held annually during the Ann Arbor Art Fairs for grades 6-12. All supplies, including paint and painting surfaces, are provided. Participants work on site within a structured time period. Judging occurs the same day and prizes are awarded in the form of gift certificates. All artwork will be displayed for one month at the Ann Arbor District Library. Check out the list of winners and look at all the artwork created for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 contests.
The LEGO Contest is for ages preschool through adults. Participants build their projects at home and bring them to the library for judging. Prizes are awarded in the form of gift certificates and award ribbons during a large awards ceremony on the evening of the judging. For more information take a look at the rules and guidelines for the 2011 contest. Check out the list of winners from every contest and look at all the entries to the 2008 & 2009 LEGO Contests.
Our Manga Drawing Contest is for grades K-12. Participants create artwork at home and bring it to the Library for judging and display. The contest culminates with an awards ceremony and prizes are awarded in the form of gift certificates. For more information take a look at the rules and guidelines. Check out the list of winners and look at all the drawings entered in the 2008 & 2009 contests.
The "It's All Write!" Short Story Writing Contest includes generous prizes to be distributed among nine winners! The contest is open to students in grades 6-12. Writers submit an original short story to be judged by a panel of published authors. The Awards Ceremony is held at the Downtown Library in May. Check out the list of winners from the past few years and read the winning stories from the 2008-2011 contests. Entries for the 2012 contest begin to be accepted January 30; take a look at the 2012 contest rules and guidelines.
The Make It Happen in Ann Arbor Photo Contest is new in 2010, but we hope to make it a yearly event! Kids and adults are invited to submit photos of what summertime in Ann Arbor means to them. The top photos in each age group will receive gift cards and bragging rights. All participants will have their work displayed in the exhibit area of the Downtown Library and on aadl.org. Take a look at the rules and guidelines for more information and start thinking about your picture of summer today!
Read the blog posts below for more information on upcoming and past contests....