19th Annual 2025 Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest
To recognize and encourage the talents of literary artists, the Arts Council of Westerville and Westerville Public Library invited writers of all ages to be part of the Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest. The contest, in addition to calling upon writers to share their works with us, was conceived as a dimension to the month-long celebration of the arts in Westerville during April. This is the 19th year for the contest.
2025 1st place Winners
With great pleasure we present to you the creative works of the 1st place winners.
Reception Highlights
Congratulations to the winners of the 19th annual Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest! Writers, their families and fans gathered at the Library for congratulations, refreshments and the opportunity to read from their work at the Awards Reception for Writers on Sunday April 13th.
The Book
Writers submitted their entries according to 5 categories arranged by age or grade in school. The submissions were required to be original works of 800 words or less. Any genre was welcome: poetry, free verse, short story and even comics.
All entries are published in the “2025 Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest” book. Available for check out at the Library. The book can also be purchased from our online publisher Lulu.com. On the website, select the Bookstore tab. Search the title Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest 2025. The cost should be approximately $6 plus shipping.
We extend our gratitude to the talented of every age and style who participated in the contest. Their spirit and creativity shine throughout the book.
Full List of Winners
SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS
As a partnership between the Arts Council of Westerville and the Westerville Public Library, this contest is one of many events organized by the Arts Council to mark April as "Celebrate the Arts" month in Westerville. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westerville Public Library.
