ArtSpace

YWP'S CREATIVE HUB FOR ARTISTS

Painters and poets, photographers and storytellers! ArtSpace is YWP's gathering place for all the information you'll need to explore our visual art projects, contests, workshops & challenges!

Artspace illustration — *Illustration by cedar, YWP*

EXPLORE YWP'S PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS

TOMORROW PROJECT: AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

AND THE LAUNCH OF PHASE TWO!

The first phase of The Tomorrow Project, YWP's civic engagement initiative, drew more than 430 submissions in response to the challenges to write and create visual art around issues of human rights, democracy and ethics, values, community, and climate change. Six writers and artists were honored with $250 prizes and publication in the November issue of The Voice. The second phase of the project will run November until May, with monthly contests, new challenges, and opportunities for publication and exhibits. See the winning submissions here!

Black and white illustration of plant and waterdrops — *[Photo credit: "Balance" by laurenm, YWP Archives*]

TOMORROW PROJECT CHALLENGES

PUBLICATIONS

YWP ANTHOLOGIES: Celebrating YWP's writers and artists in our annual book. See our most recent anthology: Anthology 16!

*Anthology 16 cover art by Amelia Van Driesche, YWP, 2025*

To order copies by donation:

purchase anthology 16

To view or download the web version:

ANTHOLOGY 16-PDF

THE VOICE: See the November issue

*Cover of the November 2025 issue of The Voice: "Deforestation and its Impact on Wildlife" by Sopyus*

CHALLENGES

GREAT ARTISTS AND GREAT WRITERS CHALLENGES: These features celebrate outstanding contemporary artists and writers to engage and inspire YWP's aspiring artists.

Panel 1 of “Struggle: From the History of the American People.” The work, by Jacob Lawrence, was received with some ambivalence by the art world. The collection was eventually purchased by a private collector who later resold each panel separately.Credit...The Jacob and Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation, Seattle/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, via PEM — *From "Struggle: From the History of the American People" by Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)*

Great Artists Challenge

great writers challenge

WEEKLY CHALLENGES: Every week through the year, we offer new visual art and writing challenges.

weekly challenges

DAILY ART GALLERY

VISUAL ART GALLERY: This prominent display on our website homepage, which is updated every day, showcases the work of YWP's artists in response to weekly visual art challenges and the Great Artists Challenge.
ART GALLERY
RESOURCES
RESOURCES: Are you looking to submit your art to contests for a chance to win prizes and publication? Check out our Resources and the list of Visual Art Contests curated for YWP by Alumni Advisor Sam Aikman.

ALL RESOURCES

WORKSHOPS

ONLINE WORKSHOPS: Watch for writing and visual art workshops through the year.

"Provincetown, MA," *by Kevin Huang, YWP Alumni Advisor*

Rule of thirds workshop

CONTESTS

CONTESTS: YWP sponsors art-inspired contests through the year with prizes and publication.

Painting of girl's face and hands — *Teenager Contest Visual Art Award Winner: "The Lake's Trap" by Sopyus*

CONTACT US

YWP COMMUNITY: If you're interested in getting involved in ArtSpace – organizing, brainstorming, leading projects – of if you have any questions about it, contact YWP executive director Susan Reid at sreid@youngwritersproject.org.
YWP ALUMNI ADVISORS: YWP's five advisors are here to help, mentor, and support you!

YWP ALUMNI ADVISORS