The Friends of the Delafield Public Library are sponsoring one
young writer to attend the “Art of Writing” Conference for Young Authors & Artists at the Milwaukee Art Museum on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 9:00am – 4:00pm, where they will create original stories for publication inspired by masterpieces in the museum’s collection.

To be eligible for sponsorship, please submit a short essay (300 words or less) stating why you would like to attend this conference and what it would mean to you. Submissions are due Thursday, June 20 by 8:00pm. Please submit essays either in person addressed to Melissa Rader, Teen Librarian at the Delafield Public Library (500 Genesee Street, Delafield WI) or email submissions to Melissa at mrader@wcfls.lib.wi.us with the subject heading “Art of Writing Essay.”

The recipient of this sponsorship will need permission from a parent/guardian and transportation to the conference on July 25. For more information about the conference itself, please see www.artofwritingconferences.com.