Chinese New Year Art Competition 2010
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 MEMPHIS, Tennessee --- The Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art will hold its 6th annual Chinese New Year art competition, "Keep Your Eye on the Tiger in 2010”. The contest is open to any student currently in kindergarten through the 12th grade in the greater Memphis area. Because 2010 is the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac, all artwork should incorporate a tiger along with some form of Chinese symbolism. Please see the entry form for complete rules and directions.
The deadline for entries is Friday, January 30, 2010, and they should be delivered to the museum by this date. All submissions will be displayed at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave, February 2 through February 26, 2010. The public is encouraged vote, as winners will be determined by popular vote. Winners will be announced at our Annual Family Day Celebration, hosted by the museum, on Saturday, February 27 at 11:30 a.m.
Winners will be chosen from four categories based upon current school level. In addition to receiving prizes, the winners will have their pieces displayed at the Belz Museum during the Chinese New Year. All participants are welcome to attend Family Day where they can receive free admission, participate in crafts, and learn about Chinese art and culture.
Sponsors and partners include Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Confucius Institute of the University of Memphis, Art Center Supply Stores, Inc. and Belz Enterprises.
The collection of Asian art at the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic art is the largest and most comprehensive in the southern region of the United States. The collection of more than 900 objects, which range in date from 202 B.C. to the early twentieth-century, includes intricately carved jades, ivories, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, lacquer, textiles and funerary art. In addition to the Asian collection, the collection of Judaica (historical and literal pieces relating to Judaism) reflects the artistic journey of some of Israel’s most celebrated contemporary artists including, Daniel Kafri and Ofra Friedland.
Contact the museum for more information at 901-523-ARTS (2787). Download official entry form. Year_of_the_Tiger_2_final_1.pdf
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