The Atkinson, in partnership with The Arts Society Southport, invited anyone aged 18 or over with a connection to Sefton to take part in our fourth Poetry & Creative Writing Competition.
The competition received 57 submissions of creative writing that responded to artworks featured in our 150th Anniversary Exhibition.
The exhibition showcases highlights from our fine art collection, presented in the popular 19th-century ‘Salon Hang’ style—where artworks are displayed floor to ceiling. With nearly 3,000 pieces spanning the 17th to the 21st centuries, the collection includes major works as well as rarely seen pieces brought out of storage for this special occasion.
Judges from The Arts Society Southport, Kim Barlow, Sue Dexter and Liz Helliwell were impressed by the high quality submissions and decided to award an overall winner for Poetry and for Prose, alongside several commended pieces for each category.
You can download and read all of the competition entries here.
The winners will receive prizes donated by The Arts Society Southport, and their writing will be displayed in the Art Gallery for visitors to read and enjoy.
Join us in the Art Gallery on Saturday 1 November at 11am for a celebration event where all entries are invited to read their submissions aloud surrounded by the artworks that inspired them.
Winners
Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition
Poetry
Winner:
Lilith And The Serpent by Malcolm Terry
Commended:
The Art Of Sitting Still by Marion Smith
Huzan by Phil McNulty
The Flame by Celia Gentles
Crimson Blood, Blanched Earth by Anna Downes
Prose
Winner:
Conversation Piece by Danny Morrell
Commended:
Where Does Time Go? by John Howard
Pygmalion Makes A Friend by Sio Wynne
Lilith And Galatea by A.J. O’Toole
The Spiders Of The Colliery by Laura Barnes