Art, Poetry, and Creativity Invitation
Inspired by the 2024 Opus Prize, the Santa Clara University community is invited to submit original works of art and writing. Students of all majors; faculty; staff; and alumni are invited to share many genre of creative works including studio or digital art, poetry, photography, fiction, non-fiction writing, 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. Some works may be featured on promotional materials (e.g., artwork and illustrations on t-shirts or banners; poems in Opus Prize Week programs; etc.). All featured submissions will credit the artist.
Prizes will be awarded for student-submitted art or written entries that most convey the values or impact of the Opus Prize. There will be first, second, and third prize awards in two categories— art and writing. Winning entries will be chosen by SCU Opus Prize subcommittee members.
- First Prize (one for art, one for written entries): $250 credit for use at Bronco Corner Bookstore
- Second Prize (art, written): $150 credit at Bronco Corner Bookstore
- Third Prize (art, written): $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 October 1, 2024. Please sign up NOW using this Google form, so we can keep you updated throughout the summer on Opus Prize finalists and other information.
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
- What does the theme “Faith Makes Wonders Work” mean to you?
- What comes to mind when you think of an “unsung hero”?
- What does social entrepreneurship mean to you?
- How can faith influence a person’s service to others?
- How can one person make a positive change, and inspire hope in others?
- What is a social problem you want to see addressed and changed for the better?
- Identify key data points for a pressing social problem that’s important to you (or one being addressed by the finalists), and utilize data visualization to convey them.
- Create a character who doesn’t seem like a hero, but is.
- Imagine a world where a social problem has been solved.
- Write a short profile or news article about an individual or organization addressing a social problem.
- Share a photo essay on an organization helping those affected by a social problem.
For more information on the Opus Prize, please visit https://www.opusprize.org/.