Art, Poetry, and Creativity Invitation
Inspired by the 2024 Opus Prize, the Santa Clara University community is invited to submit original works of art, music, and writing. Students of all majors; faculty; staff; and alumni are invited to share any genre of creative works including studio or digital art, poetry, photography, fiction, non-fiction writing, musical compositions, or other creative works. They can reflect many aspects of the Opus Prize, including this year's theme "Faith Makes Wonders Work," the values of the Opus Prize and/or the work, projects, or impact of the three Opus Prize finalists to be announced in July. Additional prompts to generate thinking can be found below.
All submissions will be eligible to be displayed in an exhibit on campus during Opus Prize Week Nov. 11-15, 2024.
Prizes will be awarded for student-submitted art, writing, or music entries that most convey the values or impact of the Opus Prize. There will be first, second, and third prize awards in three categories— writing, art, and music. Winning entries will be chosen by SCU Opus Prize subcommittee members.
- First Prize: $250 credit for use at Bronco Corner Bookstore
- Second Prize: $150 credit at Bronco Corner Bookstore
- Third Prize: $75 credit at Bronco Corner Bookstore
Submissions can include, but not limited to: poems, paintings, musical compositions, illustrations, graphic art, photography, and more. Submissions will be accepted through November 1, 2024.
For any questions, please contact Sam Prasad at srprasad@scu.edu. Finished pieces may be submitted to Sam Prasad via email (srprasad@scu.edu) or, for physical pieces, to her office in University Marketing and Communications, second floor of Loyola Hall.
Please note:
- Written works need to be 1,000 words or less
- Digital art needs to be 1920 by 1080 pixels
- Musical compositions should be no longer than 10 minutes
For more information on the Opus Prize, please visit https://www.opusprize.org/.