WRITER'S EYE LITERARY COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS

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 “Out and About” Sculpture Exhibit. The Writer’s Eye competition begins September 27th and runs until November 17, 2012. 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. Entry forms are located under Programs:Writer's Eye.

Ribbons will be awarded in the following age categories:

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

Deadline for entries is November 24, 2012 by 5:00 pm. An reading of the winning works and an awards ceremony will be held at YorkArts on First Friday, February 1, 2013 at 6:00 pm.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Featuring a wide range of artists, materials, and concepts, the “Out and About” Sculpture Exhibit
highlights the creative potential of mass in relation to its surrounding environment. This exhibit seeks to
challenge our audience’s definition of form, and to stimulate an overall awareness of space in the everyday
lives of each viewer.

Benevolent Armchair Poetry Series

The Benevolent Armchair Poetry Series links the PA & MD reading scenes via a poet exchange. Every other month, YorkArts hosts the northern editions of Benevolent Armchair. All readings begin at 3:00 PM. Light refreshments are provided. Readers are paid via donations from the audience. One-poem open mike, twelve readers sign in. Co-Hosted by Chris Toll and Barbara DeCesare. Email bteapot@gmail.comfor more info.

Upcoming Dates: 
Sunday, November 18; 3:00-5:00pm