As the course that produces The Crowder Quill transitions into the newly established Career and Creative Writing certificate at Crowder College, the magazine will refine its contest categories. With the upcoming contest cycle starting May 1, the 2D and 3D Art categories will be discontinued.

The Quill will continue as a literary-arts magazine with a focused emphasis that reflects the creative work of students within the program. The Digital Art category will remain, aligning with the Communication Division’s mission and Adobe-based graphic design curriculum.

This update allows for additional space to showcase creative writing while maintaining opportunities for visual artists.

“Artists working in traditional 2D and 3D media are encouraged to participate by adapting their work into digital formats and expanding their creative skillsets,” stated Latonia Bailey, Quill Adviser.

“We recognize that change can be difficult,” Bailey continued. Over the past three decades, The Quill has evolved in many ways—from removing children’s divisions to shifting from multiple issues per year to an annual publication—in order to stay aligned with Crowder’s programs and student needs.

“Importantly, this transition ensures the continued publication of The Crowder Quill,” Bailey said. “Relocating the course to a new program has allowed the magazine to continue its 45-year tradition of encouraging and celebrating creativity within the college and surrounding community.”

The Crowder Quill art and literary magazine of Crowder College is now accepting entries for its annual free contest in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, B&W photography, color photography, and digital art.

Entries should be sent as digital files and uploaded online through the portal accessed at www.CrowderQuill.com on the page tab “To enter contest.” 

Individuals may submit up to four entries in each category from May 1 to Feb. 1. Specific guidelines for each category and more information may be obtained on the website. Winning entrants will be notified by mid-March, and the magazine will be published in May.

Crowder students as well as area high school students and community members compete for awards and publication. High school students may also win a $500 scholarship for top placement in each category.

The Quill has been published since 1980 with the mission of encouraging and showcasing local authors, artists, and photographers. It is distributed free on campus and in the community as well as digitally.

The Crowder Quill course COMM 215 Publication and Production guides students through content selection, production, and distribution while applying professional writing, design, marketing, and editing standards to create a polished final publication.

For more information about the contest or the spring semester college course that produces the Quill, contact Latonia Bailey: LatoniaBailey@crowder.edu or Quill@Crowder.edu .

The following are examples of entries in the Digital Art category.