It’s October, and that means contest time begins for the Iris Art and Literature Club. The group, which hosts community engagement activities, sees the contests as a way for students to partake in creative writing and art, without necessarily committing to the club; plus, entries come with the chance to win a $10 Caribou gift card.

The theme of this month’s competition is Fall writing: “Pumpkins, Poems, and Prizes.”

Co-President Poppy Ploen said “It [the submission] can be anything pertaining to Fall. Poetry, short stories, things like that.”
She also explained that any 9-12 students can participate in the event, regardless of experience.

The club designs the art and literature magazine each spring; Iris: Art + Lit is a way for students to get involved with a school-sponsored magazine.

Ploen said, “We’re a magazine that people can participate in… it’s a way to get involved with student publications.”
Co-President Eliza Farley said, “Submitting to Iris is low-stakes and super easy to do. Plus, you can win a gift card if you send in a poem to our event.”

Faculty co-adviser Andrew Inchiosa said the Iris club is “a chance to do some creative writing outside of classes. That might be a huge part of what you’re doing this fall, but it might not. It’s a chance to do some creative writing with your own inspiration and motivation.”

The event runs through Oct. 31 and work can be submitted through @irisartlit.spa on Instagram or e-mailed to [email protected]. One winner will be announced on Nov. 11.