Friday, September 3, 2010

Writer's Eye Competition


ABOUT THE WRITER’S EYE

The Writer’s Eye competition links the inspiration of writers to the creative vision of artists. Participants are invited to write a poem or short story in response to the artwork from the “In Betweens” exhibit. The Writer’s Eye competition begins September 30th and runs until November 20, 2010. Visitors are invited to take a self-guided tour or schedule a guided tour of the exhibit. The competition is open to students in grades 4-12,college students, and adults. Entry forms should accompany submissions.

Prizes will be awarded in the following age groups:

Category 1: Grades 4, 5, 6
Category 2: Grades 7, 8, 9
Category 3: Grades 10, 11, 12
Category 4: College and Adult

1st Prize: in each category is a $50 gift card
2nd Prize: in each category is a $25 gift card
3rd Prize: in each category is a $10 gift card

Additionally, all participants will receive ribbons.
Deadline for entries is November 29, 2010 by 5:00 pm.
An awards ceremony will be held at YorkArts on First Friday, February 4, 2011.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

The “In Betweens” exhibit invited artists to focus on those things overlooked and taken for granted: beautiful moments, people and things that otherwise slip through the cracks. This exhibit features work by local and national artists.