Creative Writing

The Creative Writing contest  is a chance for young writers to display their writing talents. Area students in grades 7-12 can enter the Creative Writing division of the Otero Arts Festival. All poems, short stories, essays and creative books that are entered will be displayed in the Reading Room at the Student Center Rizzuto Banquet Room during the public viewing dates, April 1-3, 2025.

First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each of the three writing categories for grades 7 -12. A ribbon and award will be given for Best Representative Writing in middle school and in high school.

The Creative Writing contest continues to feature a winning high school senior portfolio. High School seniors are encouraged to enter a poem, short story and essay in the Creative Writing Senior Portfolio category. The winner of the Senior Portfolio creative writing division will be awarded a scholarship to Otero College.

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Note: Students may register through their school or independently, you do not have to be a current drama student to enter.