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The UI Alumni and Friends 100-Word Microstory Contest is officially underway. You have until 4 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, July 20, to compose and submit your 100-word microstory.
In honor of the University of Iowa’s Stanley Museum of Art’s new home (opening late summer), writers will create a story — in 100 words or less — by selecting one of two provided prompts.
Photos of two paintings from the University of Iowa’s Stanley Museum of Art collection will serve as writing prompts. Contestants should select one painting to create their story. The goal is not to research the story the artist is trying to convey. Rather, what original story are you able to create looking at the elements in the painting?
Prompt A.
Odita, Odili Donald. Surrounding. 2022, University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art.
Prompt B.
Wood, Grant. Plaid Sweater. 1931, University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art.
The contest is free and open to UI alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends. One winner will be selected from each category. The five age categories include:
Here are a few other important things to keep in mind before you start typing:
A winner in each of the four grade school categories will win an Iowa scribe pack that includes: writing journal, canvas bag, and a $25 Bookshop.org gift card. The winner of the adult category will receive a handcrafted wooden pen made from a tree that was located on the University of Iowa campus, and a $25 Bookshop.org gift card. In addition, the top entry in each age category will be posted here on the Write Now website.
The contest rules are available here. If you have any questions, email write.now@foriowa.org.
For more inspiration, read submissions from past UI Writing Contest winners. Also, explore some of the University of Iowa’s writing resources.