2008 Law Day Art Contest

 Elections:

Democracy in Action

Each year the legal community and people across the nation celebrate Law Day USA on May 1. Law Day provides an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate and learn about our country’s heritage of liberty under law and how the rule of law makes our democracy better.

The Mississippi Bar’s 2008 Law Day theme is Elections: Democracy in Action. With the 2008 elections right around the corner, we are reminded of our freedom, right, privilege and responsibility to vote. Voting is the basis of a representative democracy. By voting, the people have a voice in government.  There have been many elections that have been decided by less than 100 votes, so every person's vote counts.

Good citizens understand that they have a responsibility to the community by voting. Though only a select number of people will become elected officials, everyone can make contributions to the concept of civic duty through voting, which will in the end help make the community better. 

Eleanor Roosevelt felt that a well-run government and democracy could not be achieved without the cooperation of every citizen. A community cannot thrive without citizens who are willing to consider the words of John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”

Entering the Law Day Art Contest is a fun and interesting way to reflect on our nation’s history and current events.

Contest Rules:

• 1^st –3^rd place awards will be presented to winners at each school.
• The contest will be judged at each grade level    (1 – 12).
• 1^st place winners from each school will be judged for statewide awards.
• Statewide winners will be presented with certificates of award and artwork will be displayed in the Capitol during Law Week, May 1-7, and also presented in the summer issue of The Mississippi Lawyer magazine. Special prizes will be awarded to Division  Winners for elementary, middle and high school.
• Artwork must be submitted on an 11” x 14” poster board (1/4 of a standard-sized poster board) and postmarked by Monday, April 21, 2008.
• Artwork must reflect the theme – “Elections     Democracy in Action”
• All mediums accepted

• ·         Each 11” x 14” poster must have the label in the flyer below (which can be enlarged) affixed to the back of the artwork that provides the required judging and contact information.

   

  For more information, please contact Krissa Dobbins at (601) 355-7548 or email kdobbins@msbar.org

   

  Click here to download the Law Day Art Contest Flyer