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Writing and Art Contest

Once again MidSouthCon is sponsoring a student contest for the best short story with a science fiction or fantasy theme and the best science fiction or fantasy artwork. This contest is open to all students in Elementary School (5th grade and below), Middle School (6th through 8th grade), and high school (9th through 12th grade). Note: Contestants may be no older than eighteen years of age as of March 24, 2007 and winners will be required to provide their social security number and proof of age.

All contestants will receive a certificate for participating. The Semifinalist(s) will be invited to attend MidSouthCon on Saturday, March 24, 2007. All Semifinalists shall receive T-shirts, Membership and free admission for themselves and their parents on the Day of the Awards Ceremony. Finalists will receive T-shirts, Membership and free admission for themselves and their parents for the entire convention with privileges and Gift Certificates to Local Book Stores or Art Stores depending on Category. The Finalists shall also receive complimentary registrations for the following year's convention for themselves and their parents or one guest each. The winners will be announced to the public at MidSouthCon on March 24, 2007, but winners need not be present to win.

Short Story Contest Submission Requirements

Submissions must be in the field of science fiction or fantasy.
Submissions shall be no more than 2500 words in length
All submissions should include a Title Page with the title of the story, the entrant's name, school name, home address, evening phone number, and e-mail address if possible. Also, please include your English teacher's name.
Paper submissions must have numbered pages - all submissions must have a footer with the title and page number. They should not have the entrants name or other identifying information on the individual pages.
Paper submissions should be typed or printed, double-spaced, on 8.5" x 11" paper.
Electronic submissions must be in an attachment to email in either PDF or RTF format. Otherwise, it must be submitted on paper.
Students may submit multiple entries but only one prize will be awarded to any one entrant.

Art Contest Submission Requirements

The artwork must be an original work with either a science fiction or fantasy theme, in one of the following media: pencil, pen & ink, pastels, charcoal, or paint.
It must be a flat two-dimensional piece that is suitable for hanging, at least 5"x7" and no more than 11" by 17".
It may be an illustration of an existing story or an original idea.
Entries will be judged on their originality and creativity, artistic technique, and the use of science fiction and fantasy elements.
All submissions should include a Title Page with the title of the piece, the entrant's name, school name, home address, evening phone number, and e-mail address if possible. Also, please include your Art teacher's name.
Students may submit multiple entries but only one prize will be awarded to any one entrant.

Note: Submissions Deadline extended To March 1, 2007

The submission deadline for our Writing & Art Contest has been extended: All submissions must now be received by March 1st, 2007

Electronic story submissions should be addressed to: contest@midsouthcon.org

Artwork and hard copy story submissions should be addressed to:
MidSouthCon
P.O. Box 11446
Memphis TN, 38111-0446

All submissions become the property of: Midsouth Science and Fiction Conventions, Inc.