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Second Annual Edith Hamilton Prize in Art History Writing and Criticism
The Museum’s annual writing contest is named for the distinguished writer who once called Fort Wayne home and whose family was influential in the Museum’s early development. The Hamilton Prize aims to provide a venue for budding art historians to exercise critical thinking skills, display writing talents, and enjoy the experience of art history research, analysis, and criticism. As an essential tool of the University Outreach Initiative, the contest allows FWMoA to enrich the education of area college students, become a valuable visual arts resource beyond the classroom, and provide a forum for professional development..
All students 18 years of age and older enrolled in a college or university are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 500 words for acceptance into the contest. Each abstract should address an issue, theme, exhibition, or work(s) of American art from 1850 to the present and should provide a well-reasoned point of view on the chosen subject. A clear and concise thesis statement is key to a compelling abstract. And of course, creativity is welcome and encouraged!

NEW for 2009-2010 We are pleased to add an additional writing category to this year’s contest. Entrants may choose to write a 3-5 page critical essay or an 8-10 formal research paper. Abstracts written for each category must not exceed 500 words. Abstracts are due Friday, November 16, 2009.

Selected entrants will have the chance to present their final essays at the Edith Hamilton Prize Symposium on Saturday, April 3    8:00am - 5:00pm
For complete details, contact Amanda at martin@fwmoa.org.