Deadlines for submitting artwork and essays for the Preserve our Past Art and Essay Invitational will be April 15, 2024. Winners will be selected and announced during the summer months. If you have any questions, please contact the AHPP Education Coordinator.
Since 1991, the annual Preserve Our Past Art & Essay Invitational celebrates National Historic Preservation Week and Arkansas Heritage Month. The contest teaches students about local and state history, and fosters an interest in preserving historic places. Winning entries will be exhibited at the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock during May. The contest is open to all Arkansas 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Submissions must relate to a historic Arkansas property that is 50 years old or older. The contest opens Jan. 1, 2024.
Instructions and Guidelines
On the BACK of the essay include the following clearly and neatly written or typed:
Instructions and Guidelines
On the BACK of the essay include the following clearly and neatly written or typed:
Entries are judged by a rotating board of AHPP staff members on creativity of execution, topic selection, accuracy, and general aesthetic factors. Prizes in each category include: