Not a commonly used word in our modern language, ekphrasis, or ecphrasis, comes from the Greek for the description of a work of art produced as a rhetorical exercise, often used in the adjectival form ekphrastic.  It is a vivid, often dramatic, verbal description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.  The Steamboat Art Museum, in the best tradition of artistic license, expands this definition to challenge writers to create a poem or story limited to 750 words inspired by a piece of art, allowing writers free reign for their creativity.  

Awards were presented in three categories; adult prose, adult poetry and youth entries.   The winners received cash and gift certificates provided by sponsors of the competition, Ski Town Media and Off the Beaten Path Bookstore with additional gift certificates from Johnny B Goods Diner and Metropolitan Theaters.    

•  Ski Town Media for their support in leading this event, judging, award underwriting and production of the 2022 Ekphrasis Anthology.   

• Off the Beaten Path Bookstore for leading the judging effort and award support.  

• Jenny Shea and Mandy Miller for their participation as judges. 

• John deWardt for cash awards to the first place adult writers 

• Johnny B. Goods Diner for award support. 

• Metropolitan Theaters for award support.  

• The Steamboat Writers group for all of their participation in this event and their support of creative writing for everyone.