CMC sponsors creative writing and art contest for community

As part of this year’s Common Reader programming, Colorado Mountain College students and members of the public are invited to submit entries to an art and creative writing contest sponsored by the college.

All entries are to be inspired by this year’s Common Reader book, Mishna Wolff’s frank and funny memoir, “I’m Down.” The theme of the contest is “Beyond Cultural Identity: Overcoming Obstacles and Making Connections.”

Six winners will be selected, three in the creative writing category and three in the art category. Cash prizes will be awarded in each category: $250 for first prize, $150 for second prize and $100 for third. The winning entries will be published on the Common Reader web page and will also be submitted for possible inclusion in the 2014 issue of “Rocky Mountain Reflections,” CMC’s arts and literary journal.

The deadline for submissions is Nov. 29. Click here for specific submission guidelines. Copies of the book are available at local libraries and bookstores, and community members are encouraged to read “I’m Down” and attend the author’s talks at CMC locations Oct. 21-28.