Kids Corner

All school children are invited to participate in either of the following contests. Entries are to be sent with name and grade of the artist/writer to:

Opera Guild of Northern Virginia
4620 Lee Highway
Suite 212
Arlington, Virginia 22207

Poetry Contest:
Read the story OTNV will be performing and create a poem based on the story. Poets will decide their own theme but it should be related to the opera in some way. The poem should be between 6 and 20 lines; typed; your name and grade clearly marked on it; and it should all be on one page. There will be prizes of $25. Grades will be grouped for judging. Prizes will be awarded following one of the weekend performances (to be announced). Deadline for entering the contest is two weeks prior to the weekend performances.

Poster Contest:
Read the story OTNV will be performing and create a poster based on the story. The more imaginative the better. Paper or Cardboard accepted. Any medium but chalk; 12 x 18 inch paper or cardboard preferred. There will be prizes of $25. Grades will be grouped for judging. Prizes will be awarded following one of the weekend performances (to be announced). Deadline for entering the contest is two weeks prior to the weekend performances.