Homeless Awareness Arts Contest

In the months leading up to Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington's 20th Anniversary, and the advent of our third decade, we've let our imaginations run wild thinking about the future; so now let your imagination run wild! Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington is sponsoring a Homeless Awareness Arts Contest! Twenty-one winners will receive cash prizes and special recognition during a special 20th Anniversary display and program at the Washington National Cathedral on October 14, 2006. There are no religious requirements for participation. Just like the work of Samaritan Ministry, art and poetry have the power to inspire feelings of hope, fulfillment and happiness. We're searching for artwork and poetry that are unique, original and capture the essence of the Samaritan Ministry's mission and the biblical story of the Good Samaritan. We are looking for art and poetry that says even in the most difficult of circumstances, there are people and places of hope. Work will be accepted in drawing, painting, sculpture, media/digital/computer arts, photography, mixed media, and Written Word. Entries must be submitted by 4:00 pm on September 22, 2006. Youths ages 8-25 are eligible to submit artwork. For contest guidelines and entry form, visit the Samaritan Ministry website at www.samaritanministry.org or call Chuck James at 202-722-2280.

Jan Neal