Entrants sought for student arts, essay contests on human rights

The Columbus Human Rights Commission is looking for entries for its annual arts and essay contests. The theme of this year’s Benjamin M. King Essay and J. Irwin Miller Art contests is “You Belong in Columbus.”

The contests are open to Bartholomew County students in fifth through 12th grade in categories for elementary, middle and high schools.

Winners will each receive a $100 award, an award-winning book, and tickets to the Human Rights Commission annual dinner

The due date for all essays and art is 5 in the afternoon of Monday, March 25.

Organizers are also looking for community members to judge the entrants.

For more information you can call 812-376-2532