Steamboat Art Museum to host annual literary competition
The Steamboat Art Museum is hosting its 8th annual Painted Words competition, inviting writers of all ages to write a story or poem inspired by a piece in the current exhibition at the museum.
Previously called Ekphrasis, the Painted Words competition challenges adults and youth to write up to 500 words that will be judged by an independent panel including representatives from Ski Town Media, Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation and the previous year’s competition winner.
“The Painted Words event celebrates our very talented writers’ community and the exceptional paintings in our exhibition,” said Steamboat Art Museum Executive Director Betse Grassby in a statement. “The creative stories always provide fascinating new perspectives regarding the selected paintings – a delightful exercise for all of our imaginations.”
The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. July 15. Awards will be presented Aug. 5 during the Awards Reception and Readings event.
All submissions will be published in the Painted Words 2025 Anthology, which will be available for purchase at the Steamboat Art Museum.
To learn more, visit SteamboatArtMuseum.org/The-Painted-Words.
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