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    Desk

    Imagine you are floating above your body, looking down on yourself drawing in response to this prompt. Sketch the view of yourself bent in concentration over your desk, pen in hand, materials spread out.

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    Meliorism

    A meliorist is one who believes that the world is on a steady path toward improvement and that humans can aid in its positive evolution. Are you a meliorist? If not, or your feelings are complicated, do you believe we have the power to change?

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    Bears

    The bears came out of hibernation early that spring. Little did everyone know they were actually an omen…

 

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    Winter Tales

    Tell a winter story in short descriptive or narrative poetry or prose. The best will be selected for presentation by Vermont Stage performers at the annual Winter Tales production in Burlington in December 2025!

  • Visual Art

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    Teenager: In Visual Art

    What does it mean to be a teenager in America in 2025? Responses can be abstract, literal, symbolic, interpretive, realistic – whatever best conveys your message. 

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    Teenager: In Writing

    What does it mean to be a teenager in America in 2025? How would you describe your daily life? When and where do you most feel like your true self? Where do you find inspiration? What keeps you awake at night? What brings you joy?

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