The Arizona Consortium for the Arts
Children’s Fiction Writing Contest
This contest is open to writers residing in Arizona
Submission deadline February 15, 2010
All submissions must be appropriate for children
5000 words or less
Poetry or Short Stories with or without illustrations
Multiple submissions are acceptable
Please mail submissions to:
Writing Contest
Attn: Melanie Tighe
16428 N. 32nd
Street Suite 111
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Submissions must be:
Double spaced (except for poetry)
12 point Times New Roman font
Pages must be numbered
Title should appear in header on right side
Do not put name on pages
Include a cover page with your name, email, mailing address and phone number along with the title of the story and the age group for which you are writing.
If you are under the age of 18 please include your age on the cover sheet for the “by children” portion of the contest.
Ages Groups are 3-5, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12, 12+
Make sure you keep a copy of your story, do not send originals they will not be returned.
Submissions will be judged on originality, writing and professionalism so send your best work.
There is no entry fee.
Winners will be announced February 28, 2010 on the Arizona Consortium of the Arts website artizona.org
Winners will be published in the first issue of the Blue Guitar Jr. an online magazine and will receive an award certificate.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
A Day of Culture for the Holiday Season
The Arizona Consortium for the Arts and Peoria Home and Garden Expo Center proudly present A Day of Culture for the Holiday Season. The free event for the whole family will start at Noon on Saturday, December 12th at the Peoria Home & Garden Expo Center. There will be performances by local groups and readings from the fall issue of The Blue Guitar, including a dedication of the issue in loving memory of Scottsdale resident and World War II veteran Richard Colosimo. The Peoria Expo is at 8606 W. Ludlow Drive, off the Loop 101 at Thunderbird Road. From the 101 Freeway-Take the Thunderbird Rd Exit West -Take Rio Vista North (Rio Vista is a light) Take Ludlow Dr East - Follow road to the Home & Garden Expo Center. The phone number is 623-487-3343
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
An evening with two fabric artists
Hopi Hill Studio and Arizona Consortium for the Arts invite you to attend an evening with two north valley area fabric artists: Margit Kagerer - Quilter - Paige Phelps - Custom Scarves -Sunday November 22 - 4:00-6:00 pm -Firecreek Coffee Company6501 E. Cave Creek Road #9Cave Creek, Arizona -480-437-9999 -Bring a friend and a folding chair to enjoy a relaxing couple of hours of organic coffee and teas, talented artistic presentations and the beautiful setting of Firecreek Coffee. For more information call Shea at 602-818-7460.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
FAMILY CULTURE DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH FROM 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.
JOIN US FOR Family Culture Day Saturday, October 17th from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Arizona Consortium for the Arts proudly presents a day of culture for the whole family. Come join us as we listen to Arizona Classical Kids and get carried away by 60's and 70's rock performed by Jonathan Gabriel and Neil Dicks.
This event is FREE to attend
Location:
Peoria Home & Garden Expo Center
8606 W. Ludlow Dr., Suite E
Peoria, AZ 85381
The Expo’s phone number is 623-487-3343
Directions:
From the 101 Freeway-Take the Thunderbird Rd Exit West -Take Rio Vista North (Rio Vista is a light) Take Ludlow Dr East - Follow road to the Home & Garden Expo Center
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Welcome to Arizona Consortium for the Arts
Arizona Consortium for the Arts - we are eager to unite, advance, collaborate, partner, and support individuals and organizations in all aspects of arts, performing arts, literary arts and cultures in Arizona. Our vision is to establish a multicultural, multidisciplinary arts center with an open door policy! We are eager to unite, advance, collaborate, partner, and support individuals and organizations in all aspects of arts, performing arts, literary arts and cultures in Arizona. More information is on http://www.artizona.org/
Mission Statement
Nurture an inspirational environment for individuals to self express through the Arts, and to develop their creative abilities.
Our Vision Statement
To create a multicultural arts center to broaden the base of understanding, appreciation and support for the arts through meaningful education initiatives and community partnerships, and to be of service to artists around the state.
Arizona Consortium for the Arts is a Non-Profit Organization approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission in February, 2008. We are seeking 501c3 tax exempt status. Arizona Consortium for the Arts has been established to assist and to be
of service to Arizona artists. We are dedicated to fostering and supporting the arts and artists, including the literary arts (any genres — writers, poets, playwrights), the visual arts (any form — painters, sculptors, muralists) and the performing arts (music, plays, performance art). Currently, the consortium provides support for Arizona artists as well as fostering free access to the arts for the general public by providing information and hosting cultural events. Our first project is a magazine titled "The Blue Guitar, http://www.theblueguitarmagazine.org/." We would like to provide opportunities to educate and involve schools, children and adults in expanding their artistic knowledge and horizons; as well as to, increase Arizona’s reputation nationwide as a cultural destination.
Mission Statement
Nurture an inspirational environment for individuals to self express through the Arts, and to develop their creative abilities.
Our Vision Statement
To create a multicultural arts center to broaden the base of understanding, appreciation and support for the arts through meaningful education initiatives and community partnerships, and to be of service to artists around the state.
Arizona Consortium for the Arts is a Non-Profit Organization approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission in February, 2008. We are seeking 501c3 tax exempt status. Arizona Consortium for the Arts has been established to assist and to be
of service to Arizona artists. We are dedicated to fostering and supporting the arts and artists, including the literary arts (any genres — writers, poets, playwrights), the visual arts (any form — painters, sculptors, muralists) and the performing arts (music, plays, performance art). Currently, the consortium provides support for Arizona artists as well as fostering free access to the arts for the general public by providing information and hosting cultural events. Our first project is a magazine titled "The Blue Guitar, http://www.theblueguitarmagazine.org/." We would like to provide opportunities to educate and involve schools, children and adults in expanding their artistic knowledge and horizons; as well as to, increase Arizona’s reputation nationwide as a cultural destination.
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