Poster Contest

All students eligible for special education through the age of 26 are invited to participate in the Exceptional Children's Poster Contest. The participant may submit art, poetry and/or prose. The art entry must be an 8 1/2 x 11 drawing on white paper. The drawing must be of marker, pencil, or crayon. The entry should be the student’s interpretation of the 2025 MCEC Conference Theme: Michigan Celebrates Every Child!

Definitions of Poetry & Prose: 

Poetry: 
A form of writing that uses rhythm, rhyme, and line breaks to convey a feeling, meaning, or sound. Poetry can be structured with a set meter, or it can be freeform. Poetry often uses figurative language, such as metaphors and similes, to create images or expressive ideas.

Prose: 
A form of writing that follows grammar rules and is organized into sentences and paragraphs. Prose is typically straightforward and doesn't use line breaks. Prose is often used for novels, essays, and nonfiction writing.

Submissions must be scanned/uploaded and emailed to: [email protected] or mailed to the address below.

Posters and poetry/prose must be postmarked by December 20, 2024. 

You can mail submissions to:
Cheryl Brown
Ann Arbor Public Schools - Balas
2555 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48103