Writer's EYE

Prose and Poetry Competition

February 01 - March 12 , 2010

The J. Wayne Stark Galleries Writer’s Eye competition is a prose and poetry competition inspired by works of art on campus. The goal of Writer’s Eye is to increase awareness of the visual arts on campus and provide an avenue for student’s creative expression. All students meeting the eligibility criteria as listed in the rules are invited to participate.
   
Entries will focus on eight pieces of art located on campus that are easily accessible. These pieces and their locations are as follows:

Art Pieces   

  1. The Day the Wall Came Down: A Monument to Freedom (horses)  - Bush Library Courtyard
  2. James Earl Rudder - North side Rudder Building
  3. The Graduate     - Sterling Evans Library, south side     
  4. The Obelisk of Learning   - Evans first floor
  5. Pleasure Garden (Persian Tile Panel) - First Floor West Corridor Rudder Tower          
  6. Martian Landscape - Student computing Center (back wall)
  7. Permanent Collection - Cushing Library
  8. Zero Gravity (giant weaving)  - Benz Gallery 

 

A map of the pieces can be found at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries website or you can pick up one at the office. Contact information is listed under the competition rules.  

 

Writers Eye Competition Rules

  1. Eligibility: Open to currently enrolled TAMU students and co-enrolled Blinn/TAMU students.
  2. Entries: Both poetry and prose should be submitted in English, typed double-spaced in a standard typeface (12 pt min.), using one inch or more margins. Poems must not be more than 2 pages and prose not more than 4 pages.
  3. Entry Identification: Entries must include a cover page with your name, UIN, e-mail address, telephone number and the title of your poem or prose submitted with the piece. There must be no names or personally identifying information on the pages on which your entry is written - only the title, the prose or poetry and page number if applicable.
  4. Entry categories: You can submit only one entry in either the prose or poetry categories. Participants must choose one piece of art from the list on which their entry will be based.
  5. Entry criteria: Entries must be original and not have been published in any form as at the close of the closing date of this competition.
  6. Publication rights: By entering the contest you hereby grant permission for the University Art Galleries Department to publish in print or on our web site any winning entries for non‑commercial educational purposes.
  7. Deadline: The competition will run from February 1st to March 12th. The deadline for submission is February 12th at 5:00pm. Entries can be submitted in hard copy to the J. Wayne Stark Galleries Office or submitted electronically. Those submitting electronically will receive an email acknowledging receipt of their entry.
  8. Judging: Entries will be judged by a three judge panel. Judges decision will be final.
  9. Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded as follows: $200 to the 1st place, $100 to the 2nd place and $50 to 3rd place winners in each category. Winners will be informed by email prior to receiving their prizes.
  10. Participation: By entering this competition you acknowledge that you have read and understand the rules of the competition.
  11. Submission Website and Address: Entries can be submitted at the following website:

http://stark.tamu.edu/
    or
Texas A&M University
Art Galleries Department
4229 TAMU, Evans 3.603
College Station TX 77840

    Contact Information:  For more information call us at 979-845-8501 or e-mail beverly@uart.tamu.edu

     


     

Register & Submit entries HERE