Submission Deadline for Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition 2024
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Lead image credit:  The River Tang, 1913. Philip Connard 1875-1958. © Manchester Art Gallery. Bridgeman Images.


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Competition deadline: 17 August 2024
Online exhibition: 24 August 2024
Winner announced: 4 September 2024

The Atkinson, in partnership with The Arts Society Southport, would like to invite anyone over 18 with links to the Sefton Borough to take part in our third Poetry and Creative Writing Competition.

Responding to artworks featured across two exhibitions at The Atkinson, Philip Connard and Edwardian Impressionists, you are invited to submit one entry with a maximum of 1000 words.

The competition is for poetry, stories, song lyrics, essays, letters, blogs, zines or any form of creative writing you can come up with.

For this competition, your submissions must be sparked by the magic of the selected artworks! We’ve provided a selection of captivating artworks to serve as your muse. Let the colours, textures, and emotions on the canvas ignite your imagination and guide your pen.

Here’s the challenge: craft a form of creative writing that is entirely original and inspired by one of the selected artworks. We want to see fresh pieces born from your response to the art.

Dust off your creativity and remember:

  • Embrace the Art: This competition is all about sparking inspiration from the artworks we provide. Whether it’s a captivating landscape, a thought-provoking portrait, or an abstract masterpiece, let the art be your starting point. Don’t feel limited by the subject matter or artistic style – use it as a springboard to launch your own creative journey.
  • Write Something New: We want to see your original voice shine through. Submissions cannot be previously written pieces. This competition is your chance to create something brand new, fueled by the art and your unique perspective. Let the artwork ignite a spark within you, and translate that spark into a fresh story, poem, or any other creative form that captures your response.

The entries will be reviewed by a panel appointed by The Atkinson. Winners receive a prize awarded by The Arts Society and their creative writing will be displayed in the Art Gallery


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The Arts Society Southport brings people together through a shared curiosity for the arts. Their events provide welcoming places to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts. Their members contribute to and preserve our artistic heritage through volunteering and grants. Their work creates a better, healthier and more connected society.
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