Write With Inspiration From Art!
Write fiction and poetry based on imaginative art pieces selected from our 2023 Annual Juried Show.
The word Ekphrasis translates to “description” in Greek and ekphrastic writing describes or is inspired by a work of art. The Scugog Arts 2024 Literary Contest offers 4 pieces of visual art from its 2023 Annual Juried Show as inspiration for the contest entries.
Works for inspiration (see artworks below) —
Leonard, American Kestrel by Bethany Aiken
Moon Magic by Jesse Wheelock
Morning Coffee by Sybille Von Roeder
Seeking Beauty by Shelby Strong
Categories: Fiction and Poetry
Youth 15-21 and Adult 22+
Contest open for entries: open now through Jan 31, 2024 EXTENDED TO MARCH 3, 2024
How it works:
- Pick from the selection of four artworks shown in the Scugog Arts 2023 Annual Juried Show to use as inspiration
- Adults (22+) may enter poetry (max 40 lines) or fiction stories (max 2,500 words)
- Youth (15-21) may enter poetry (max 40 lines) and fiction stories (max 2,500 lines)
- Pay one entry fee of $20 and enter up to three written pieces
- Fill out the form below and pay the entry fee with your submission(s)
PRIZES —
Youth and Adult Poetry:
1st Prize: $150
2nd Prize: $100
3rd Prize: $50
Youth and Adult Short Fiction Story:
1st Prize: $150
2nd Prize: $100
3rd Prize: $50
The contest closes on January 31st, 2024. Start writing! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 3, 2024
Leonard, American Kestrel
by Bethany Aiken
Moon Magic
by Jesse Wheelock
Morning Coffee
by Sybille Von Roeder
Seeking Beauty
by Shelby Strong
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2024 Ekphrastic Writing Literary Contest
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