The Marcus Performing Arts Center has celebrated Dr. King’s Birthday annually since 1984. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration programming highlights the youth in our community who interpret Dr. King’s words through student contests. Winners will be showcased at a free celebration event held in the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Theme: WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR OTHERS?

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery, Alabama, August 11, 1957

All contests are currently open for submissions. Entries will be accepted until November 22, 2024. More information and submission details can be found on the study guide.

Enter art contest here.

Enter speech contest here.

Enter writing contest here.