The North Carolina Council on the Holocaust’s Art and Writing Contests honor two Holocaust survivors who settled in North Carolina after the Holocaust. These contests are open to all middle and high school students in North Carolina, including private, charter, public, and homeschool students. Cash awards are offered for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in both middle and high school categories (see amounts below). Winners and their families will also be invited to and acknowledged in the annual state Holocaust Commemoration.
2025-2026 Winners:
2026-2027 Art, Writing, & Performing Contest Theme:
“Rise Against Hate: A Person with Courage”
Students in NC middle and high schools can submit their art or writing to these contests, applying the lessons of the Holocaust to actively stand against hatred in contemporary society. There must be a clear connection to understanding the events/situations/lessons of the Holocaust and how that fuels the resistance to hatred that exists today.
All submissions must be turned in digitally by March 16, 2027.
Marianne Liebermann Art Contest Rules and Submission Guidelines
SUBMIT YOUR ART TO THE 2026-2027 ART CONTEST (Due by March 16, 2027)
Walter Ziffer Writing Contest Rules and Submission Guidelines
SUBMIT YOUR WRITING TO THE 2026-2027 WRITING CONTEST (Due by March 16, 2027)
Barbara Lederman Rodbell Performing Arts Contest Rules and Submission Guidelines
SUBMIT YOUR WRITING TO THE 2026-2027 PERFORMING ARTS CONTEST (Due by March 16, 2027)
Each of the contests will have six winners (three from middle school and three from high school).
Cash prizes will be:
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
To download a PDF version of the poster below to post in your classroom or school, click here!
