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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Name*
Address*
How many poems or stories are you entering? Each entrant is limited to three (3) entries in any of the following two categories: short fiction stories and poetry.
Entry #1*
Inspiration #1*
Which piece from the Scugog Arts 2023 Annual Juried Show inspired your work?
Copy and paste your poem or story into this block, including your title of the piece. Do not include your name in this field. Poetry is limited to 40 lines. Fiction is limited to 2,500 words.

Additional Entries

Submit up to three written pieces for consideration!
Entry #2
Inspiration #2
Which piece from the Scugog Arts 2023 Annual Juried Show inspired your work?
Copy and paste your poem or story into this block, including the title of the piece. Do not include your name in this field. Poetry is limited to 40 lines. Fiction is limited to 2,500 words.
Entry #3
Inspiration #3
Which piece from the Scugog Arts 2023 Annual Juried Show inspired your work?
Copy and paste your poem or story into this block, including the title of the piece. Do not include your name in this field. Poetry is limited to 40 lines. Fiction is limited to 2,500 words.

Payment

One fee = up to 3 entries! You may enter more than 3 pieces by making another entry and paying another entry fee of $20.
Pay one fee and enter up to three written pieces!
Price: $ 20.00 CAD
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