"Unsung Heroes" Project - Contest sponsored by the Lowell Milken Center

Unsung Heroes are individuals who changed the course of history through their extraordinary actions. Now it’s your turn to effect change by sharing the story of an Unsung Hero through your art. The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes believes such acts of conscience, selflessness and humanity should be celebrated. Unsung Heroes projects thus empower students and educators to discover and share the untold stories of Unsung Heroes throughout history in order to inspire their peers and communities to take actions that improve the lives of others. First awarded in 2016, hundreds of students have participated in ARTEFFECT in the U.S. and around the globe. The Competition is focused on creatively interpreting the story of an Unsung Hero from history in a visual artwork. The untold stories of Unsung Heroes are uncovered through in-depth research and project-based learning facilitated by the Lowell Milken Center’s Discovery Award Competition. The judging panel will give the most consideration to entries that celebrate the Unsung Hero’s contribution in a high-quality artwork that is visually compelling and original in concept. Students will also submit a written “Impact Statement” to accompany their artwork. This essay discusses the Unsung Hero’s unique contribution, the student’s creative process and interpretation, and how the student intends to share their artwork within their own community.