This competition challenges writers to use a painting chosen by the staff at GVCA as inspiration for a short story. This year’s painting is “In the Paddock” by William Dowling.
The application portal for submissions will be open from March 1, 2022 to April 1, 2022. The first place winner will be awarded $200, second place $100 and third place $50. The first place winner will also be published in our Artsphere newsletter and all three top submissions will be on our website. This is an international competition and we typically receive a wide array of submissions; however, it should be noted the prize money will be given in U.S. dollars. This contest will use blind judging; the author’s name will be withheld from the judges until after the competition is complete, so we ask that each author omit their personal information from the files uploaded with their Submittable forms.
More information can be found by visiting New Deal Writing Competition — GVCA (gvartscouncil.org)
