4.7.2021 CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
The month of May is designated by law as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month to recall the history of AAPls since their arrival in the United States in the mid-1800s, their challenges and their contributions to American society.
All K-12 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are invited to submit artwork for a poster that demonstrates the courage of AAPI. The entries will be judged by community art/art performance professionals.
First place ($100), second place ($75) and third place ($50) winners will be selected for each of the elementary, middle and high school categories.
Rules:
Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) during the 2020-2021 school year. Only one entry per applicant is allowed.
Content Theme: “Courage”
Create a piece of original art that demonstrates acts of courage by AAPI. Acts of courage can be notable historic/current events or stories around you. Examples: Wong Kim Ark vs. U.S., or an Asian American serving in WWII, speaking against racism or providing medical relief to the sick during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Submissions:
Format (all three required):
- Submit artwork to apasaagmcps@gmail.com
- Artwork should be in a .jpg file less than 20 MB.
- Save your artwork using the following file name and type: [student’s last name_school.jpg]; Example: Sun_RMHS.jpg
- Complete Application
- Submit Consent & Release Form and questions to apasaagmcps@gmail.com
Deadline: Sunday, April 18, 2021
Sponsors: Asian Pacific American Student Achievement Action Group (APASAAG)*, Chinese American Parents Association of Montgomery County (CAPA-MC), Calvin Li Memorial Foundation, Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC), Lead for Future Academy, and Association of Vietnamese Americans (AVA).
*APASAAG works with MCPS and community stakeholders to support APA students and promote equitable educational opportunities for them to reach their fullest potential. It is an advisory council that liaisons with the MCPS Partnerships Unit.
