Grades 6-12: Fiction or Nonfiction Writing

Use an artifact from The Bryan Museum collection as inspiration for fiction or non-fiction writing, such as literary, informational, argumentative, correspondence or personal essay. For some examples of inspirational objects, check out the featured artifacts at www.iamtx.org. Note: Using a featured artifact does not increase your chances of winning.
 

Rules and Requirements: Please visit https://iamtx.org/2025-writing-contest-entry/

No entry fee is required. Work is judged by the I Am Texas guidelines so please be sure to review them before beginning. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in its programs and contests.