Manhattan
Martin Luther King Jr.
​Memorial Committee

Martin Luther King portrait quilt created by Ronna Tyson. 43" x 33.5"

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​Community Celebration:  January 18, 2025  @  2PM
Location: Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave
Speaker: Curtis Pitts (https://curtispitts.us/) 
 

2024-2025 Art and Writing contest information: 

• THEME: "We are bound together in a single garment of destiny."
• PHYSICAL entries  should be submitted to Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave.   
• DIGITAL entries (essays, poetry) should be submitted to [email protected]
• Deadline for entry submissions is Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9 pm.​
• Categories: Art (2 or 3D) or Writing - Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Post HS
• Cash awards for best in each category.
• Contact [email protected] with questions.
• Winning entries will be announced at the MLK Community Celebration on Saturday, January 18th and will be included in the Manhattan Arts Center gallery exhibit for Jan/Feb.

Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Award
The Manhattan Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration Committee awards the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Award. The award was initiated in 2005 and is presented annually to at least one recipient during Manhattan's MLK Jr. Community Celebration.
Please see the tab above ("more") or download the nomination information below.

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MLK Day of Service 2025

Engage in meaningful contributions to your community. Participate in the annual MLK Day of Service by contributing community service hours. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

REMEMBER! CELEBRATE! ACT!      A Day On….Not a Day Off