Celebrate the Arts: Writing Contest (Accepting Submissions)

Writers, channel your imagination and share your talents with this 18th annual contest for all ages.

Enter your original work in any genre for a chance to showcase your creativity. All entries will be published in a professionally bound compilation book. Winners will be honored during a Writers Awards event.

Be creative & have fun! Submissions accepted through March 1, 2024. View the guidelines.

About the Prizes

Grades K-2

• 1^st place: Dog Man Book Basket
• 2^nd place: Friends of the Westerville Public Library Gift Shop certificate ($25)
• 3^rd Place: Notebook & pen
• Honorable mention: Columbus Museum of Art admission ticket and pen

Grades 3-5

• 1^st place: Book Basket
• 2^nd place: Friends of the Westerville Public Library Gift Shop certificate ($25)
• 3^rd Place: Journal & pen
• Honorable mention: Columbus Museum of Art admission ticket and pen

Grades 6-8

• 1^st place: Squishmallow Basket
• 2^nd place: Friends of the Westerville Public Library Gift Shop certificate ($25)
• 3^rd Place: Journal & pen
• Honorable mention: Columbus Museum of Art admission ticket and pen

Grades 9-12

• 1^st place: Squishmallow Basket
• 2^nd place: Friends of the Westerville Public Library Gift Shop certificate ($25)
• 3^rd Place: Book, journal, & pen
• Honorable mention: Columbus Museum of Art admission ticket and pen

Ages 18+

• 1^st place: Columbus Museum of Art reciprocal membership
• 2^nd place: Friends of the Westerville Public Library Gift Shop certificate ($25)
• 3^rd Place: Book, journal, & pen
• Honorable mention: Columbus Museum of Art admission ticket and pen

About the Contest

As a partnership between the Arts Council of Westerville and the Westerville Public Library, this contest is one of many events organized by the Arts Council to mark April as “Celebrate the Arts” month in Westerville. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westerville Public Library.