St. Thomas Aquinas College is excited to announce a new contest aimed at engaging students in the creative arts through visual and narrative storytelling. This year’s contest theme is Engaging Democracy. As we approach the 2024 election and 2025 inauguration, participants are invited to explore the significance of identity, community, civic engagement, and the responsibilities of citizenship thoufhg creative art.
Students’ submissions will be displayed in the Azarian McCullough Art Gallery on the STAC campus for public viewing. Co-sponsored by the School of Arts and Social Sciences and the Justice Studies Institute.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Eligibility: Highschool students in Rockland, Westchester, and Bergen Counties
Categories: Visual Art (original artwork, digital illustrations, video, photography, and mixed media) or Creative Writing (original short stories, essays, and creative writing pieces)
Deadline: January 6th, 2025
Digital files can be sent to Nina Bellisio at nbellisi@stac.edu. Physical artworks can be shipped to St. Thomas Aquinas College c/o Engaging Democracy, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976. In-person drop-offs can be arranged during business hours the week of January 6th. Please contact Kaitlyn Pacella at kpacella@stac.edu to coordinate.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
One grand prize of $500, two category prizes of $250 each, certificates for honorable mentions, and all winners will have the opportunity for their work to be published in campus publications.
