“Debby Peters, a Duanesburg resident and member of the town’s Democratic Committee, knows there are talented artists and writers in her community.
It’s part of the reason Peters, along with other committee members, organized the Duanesburg Arts Competition, which kicked off earlier this summer.
The juried competition invites Duanesburg residents of all ages to submit visual artwork or creative writing that reflects on their community, whether that be why they enjoy living there or their vision for its future. Entries will be accepted through July 31 and winners will be announced on August 14.
The Duanesburg Democratic Committee previously organized an essay contest for high school students, however, this year, members wanted to host an event that would bring the wider community together.
“This has nothing to do with politics at all; it’s just a project we wanted to undertake as a part of caring about our community, especially in the time of COVID,” Peters said.
Residents can submit their work electronically. Accepted mediums include photographs, drawings, paintings, short stories, poetry, memoir pieces and essays. Entries will be split into visual arts and writing. The first prize in each category is $200 and the second is $150.”
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Nash, Indiana. Schenectady Gazette 1 July 2021.
