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!

EXPLORE YWP'S PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS

YWP's civic engagement initiative: The Tomorrow Project is a series of writing and art challenges exploring issues of human rights, democracy, ethics, climate, and community – with hope and resilience for tomorrow. Six grand prizes of $250, publication opportunities, and exhibits. Submission deadline for all challenges: Oct. 1, 2025.
PUBLICATIONS
YWP ANTHOLOGIES: Celebrating YWP's writers and artists in our annual book. See our most recent anthology: Anthology 16!

To order copies by donation:
To view or download the web version:
THE VOICE:
SEE THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

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

WEEKLY CHALLENGES: Every week through the year, we offer new visual art and writing 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.
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. New additions coming soon for 2025-26.

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

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

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!