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The 2023 I Am Texas Contest


The 2023 I Am Texas contest is now open.

Each year our “I Am Texas” theme encourages contestants to use historical artifacts found in the Museum as inspiration for their writing. The Bryan Museum houses over 70,000 pieces that tell the story of Texas and the American West and contains many online resources for student research.

This year, middle and high school students can write either a fiction or nonfiction piece about the artifacts from the Museum’s collection. Elementary students are asked to write a letter to a Texan from the past or present. Student artists should get creative and use their unique perspective to interpret the “I Am Texas” theme.

Top winners in each category will receive cash prizes!


Contest Opens: December 1, 2022
Deadline: April 30, 2023


Winners Notified:
Semi-Finalists on May 15, 2023.
Public Announcement of Winners in September of 2023


Thank you to the Summerlee Foundation
for their generous support of this program

In addition to cash prizes, winning writers and artists will have the opportunity to have their work on display at and become part of The Bryan Museum’s permanent collection. 

PLUS Featured Artist Winners could even have their work exhibited and auctioned next to Famous Texas Artists at the annual Art Untamed Event! 

Writing

Grades 2-5: Letter (typed or handwritten)

Length: 1 page (Max 500 words)
Prizes: Top 3 highest scores –   $50 gift cards and the opportunity to be published in the “I Am Texas” Historian’s Journal which will become a permanent part of The Bryan Museum’s Library Collection

Write a letter to someone, past or present, who has contributed to Texas history or culture. The letter can be business or personal and can be about any topic; however, it should show that you understand the importance of this individual’s contribution. 

Examples:

Grades 6-8: Fiction or Non-Fiction (typed)

Length: 250 – 1000 words
Prizes: Top 3 highest scores –   $100 gift cards  and the opportunity to be published in the “I Am Texas” Historian’s Journal which will become a permanent part of The Bryan Museum’s Library Collection

Use an *artifact from The Bryan Museum collection as inspiration for fiction or non-fiction writing, such as literary, informational, argumentative, or correspondence. Click on some of this year’s featured artifacts to begin your research.

Grades 9-12: Fiction or Non-Fiction (typed)

Length: 250 – 1000 words
Prizes:
1st – $1000 
2nd – $500 
3rd – $250 

Winners will also have the opportunity to be published in the “I Am Texas” Historian’s Journal which will become a permanent part of The Bryan Museum’s Library Collection.

Use an *artifact from The Bryan Museum collection as inspiration for fiction or non-fiction writing, such as literary, informational, argumentative, or correspondence. Click on some of this year’s featured artifacts to begin your research.


Writing Contest Rules & Guidelines: 

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