Inspired? Get Writing! Creative Writing Competition 2013

School pupils and their teachers are invited to choose an inspirational painting, photograph, print or sculpture from the National Galleries of Scotland’s Collection and to create a piece of poetry or prose not exceeding 1,000 words in length. Works may be viewed in person, or online at www.nationalgalleries.org/onlinecollections

There are three categories for school pupils:

Category A School Pupils Under 12

Category B School Pupils 12-14 Years of Age

Category C School Pupils 15-18 Years of Age

There will be ten awards in each category: Winner, two Runners-up and seven Special Merit. All will be included in a public reading at the Scottish National Gallery in April 2013.


http://www.nationalgalleries.org/education/competitions-3740/inspired-get-writing-creative-writing-competition-20122013

Full details of rules, and a very comprehensive and helpful resource, can be viewed on www.nationalgalleries.org. Follow the link to Education and click on competitions. The closing date is Friday 18 January 2013.

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