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Writing encompasses creative nonfiction, novel, play or script, poetry, short story and spoken word. The strongest submissions demonstrate a sense of inventiveness, show attention to the complexities and technical aspects of language, and have a clear, original, and distinct point of view.
REQUIREMENTS
All the requirements for the 2021 competition are listed in the downloadable PDF below.
For more information on the YoungArts' national art competition please visit our main competition page. For application-specific information such as eligibility or how to apply, visit our apply page.