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WEBSITE OF THE LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY (LMAAH)
Louisiana Museum of African American History
presents
THE
HIDDEN HISTORY FESTIVAL
October - December 31, 2023
3rd Annual Festival
CHARLES DESLONDES HEROIC 1811 SLAVE REVOLT
LARGEST SLAVE REVOLT IN U.S. HISTORY
Louisiana Museum of African American History (LMAAH)
Email: lamuseumafrique@gmail.com
504-432-9901
African Proverb:
“Until the lioness or lion tells her or his own story,
the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter”.
WIN CASH PRIZES $500, $300, and $200
To 7th – 12th Grade Students (All Literary, Visual, and Performance Artists)
October – December 31, 2023
LITERARY, VISUAL, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS CONTEST
Cash Prizes
CONTEST RULES
Eligible 7th–12th grade students are challenged to (1) Learn about the history of the Charles Deslondes Heroic 1811 Slave Revolt, (2) Reflect on its impact on the lives of people and society, and (3) Produce a literary arts work, visual arts work, or performance arts work which reflects on any of the following themes:
A. The times and conditions that gave rise to the Charles Deslondes revolt
B. One or several of the leading personalities that contributed to the Charles Deslondes revolt
C. The characteristics and qualities of the masses and leaders of the Charles Deslondes revolt
D. The meaning of the Charles Deslondes revolt to the oppressed masses of people then and now
CONTEST INFORMATION
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The contest is open to 7th – 12th grades
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Deadline to receive entries is December 31, 2023 at 5 p.m.
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Winners and awards announced on MLK Day January 15, 2024
Literary Arts: All literary or written submissions must be 500 – 1,000 words. Submissions should be typed and double-spaced in 12-point Times Roman font and uploaded online.
Visual Arts: Paintings, drawings, sculptures, collages, etc. using any medium will be accepted. Maximum dimensions of any work are 22 inches x 28 inches. The artist shall be responsible for mailing or shipping her/his visual art work to the
Louisiana Museum of African American History (LMAAH)
Tate, Etienne, Prevost (TEP) Center
5909 St. Claude Avenue
Suite 105
New Orleans, LA. 70117
Performance Arts: Theater, Dance, Spoken Word, Rap, Instrumental, or Vocal Music submissions must be 3 – 5 minutes in length. Submissions should be videotaped in good, clear quality.
Monetary Awards: Prizes will be based on content and creativity. Prizes of 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded for each of the individual categories of Literary Arts, Visual Arts, and Performance Arts. Awards of $500, $300, and $200 will be presented to winners on January 15, 2024. All entrants will receive a Gift of Appreciation.
Suggested entry fee donation $5
Using your Cash App account with ID $LMAAH
If you do not have an account, you can sign up at this link - https://cash.app/
Use the link below to the online entry form to submit
and upload your literary or performance art work
PLEASE NOTE: The Louisiana Museum of African American History (LMAAH) shall have the right to reproduce, replicate, or utilize its discretion to make use of the arts submissions but the artist shall retain sole ownership of her/his property.
