Cowboy Poetry Workshop

The Booth Western Art Museum is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Georgia Youth Cowboy Poetry Contest. Students in grades five through twelve are eligible to participate in the annual contest which is held in conjunction with the Booth Museum’s Southeastern Cowboy Gathering.

For students who may be unsure about cowboy poetry, a free writing workshop for home-school students will be held on Wednesday, January 6, from 2-4 p.m. at the Museum. Participants will learn about the history and techniques involved in writing cowboy poetry, and will have the opportunity to explore the Museum’s galleries to gain inspiration for their writing. Reservations can be made by calling 770-387-3849.

After composing an original poem, students (whether participants in the workshop or not) are encouraged to submit their work by February 15, 2010, for the Annual Georgia Youth Cowboy Poetry Contest. The contest is open to all students in four grade level designations: grades five and six, grades seven and eight, grades nine and ten, and grades eleven and twelve. The top 10 finalists in each age group will compete at the Booth Western Art Museum on Sunday, March 14, 2010 as part of the 7th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.

For more information about the free cowboy poetry writing workshop, or the contest including rules and guidelines, visit http://www.boothmuseum.org/ and click on Education, then Poetry Contest.