We are thrilled to announce that our annual tradition continues with the official launch of our 21st Annual Spirit Is Ageless Art & Writing Contest! We believe creative expression and the exploration of the fine arts have never been more important. The past year was a time of reflection. People found comfort in creating and journaling. They seized the newfound free time to learn or develop their skills.
Special accommodations were made to facilitate art in-take this year to adhere to current COVID-19 protocols and protect the health and safety of everyone involved. This year, a virtual “stroll” of the gallery is offered via the link below and the Artists and Writers Awards Program will be streamed live on June 25. Join us via Zoom at 2:00pm Central Daylight Time by clicking HERE!
Click here to stroll the virtual art gallery exhibit of the 2021 SIA Contest.
Click here to read the press release and list of winners for the 2021 SIA Contest.
Click the participant name below to read their writing submission in this year’s contest:
Personal Essay
1st Place – Nancy Wiley
2nd Place – Charles Emory Burton
3rd Place – Phala Finley
Diane Hill
Zenny O’Brien
Inspired By The Events of 2020
Betty Bankston
Helen Rodriguez
Prose
1st Place – Mary Gilhooly
2nd Place – Shirley Flint
3rd Place – Betty Lou Winslow
Linda Gilpin
Sharon Christen
TH Searcy
Poetry
1st Place – Bob Liley
2nd Place – Barbara Luckett
3rd Place – Patricia Harvey
Miscelleanous
2nd Place – Bill McMillan (Book Synopsis)