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. In this season of political change, participants are invited to explore the significance of identity, community, civic engagement, and the responsibilities of citizenship though 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: High school students
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 15th, 2025
Digital files can be sent to Nina Bellisio at nbellisi@stac.edu. Physical artwork 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 13th. 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.
