MonDak 250 Written Word Contest

MonDak 250 Written Word Contest

Free
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 8:00 AM — Tue, Apr 14, 2026 8:00 AM

About this event

Arts & Culture

Submit Entries Here Celebrate Montana 250 in the MonDak by telling our history and have your words turned into a mural, and win cash prizes! This contest invites both youth & adults to share their perspective of the MonDak region’s history. Write a short story (nonfiction or fictional), an essay, a poem, a song, or a haiku and have your work turned into a mural in the MDHC Sculpture Garden! Submit your answer to this question:“ What does MonDak Area history mean to you?” Submit online at: https://forms.gle/Gjij7GjUwMr2V5Kz7  Submit via email by emailing your entry to: mdhc@richland.org Submit in person by dropping your entry by the MonDak Heritage Center at 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney, MT Tell us what pieces of our history should be represented in the new mural. Winners will be chosen from both adults & youth categories. Top contenders in both categories will receive a cash prize and your words will be placed on a plaque next to the mural and an artist will add your ideas into the mural artwork. This contest is sponsored by the Montana 250 grant program and the MonDak Heritage Center!

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MonDak Heritage Center

Located in Sidney, Montana, the MonDak Heritage Center is the region's premier museum! History, art, music, research, and programming for all ages.