Voices of the River Contest

Asheville -- March 5, 2024: We are thrilled to announce that we are now accepting submissions from children

in grades K-12 throughout the French Broad Watershed who wish to showcase their creativity and appreciation for the river in our 17th annual Voices of the River: Art and Poetry Contest.

Theme: “What is your favorite memory from beside the river or in the water?”
Categories: 2D art, 3D art, and poetry

A panel of judges composed of local environmental advocates, artists, and poets will review the top 40 entries and select three winners for each category and grade level group. The winners will receive prizes from local businesses that support the preservation of the French Broad River. All submissions will be displayed at a special gallery event on May 11th from 10 AM - 1 PM at Black Wall Street at 8 River Arts Place. This event will be open to the public, and families are encouraged to attend.

Deadline for submissions is April 19th, 2024. For more information, riverlink.org/work/voicesoftheriver

If you have any questions about the contest, please contact leeah@riverlink.org