Sharpen Your Pencils for the 2014 Silver Arts

Every spring, thousands of people participate in the North Carolina Senior Games. SilverArts is a major component of the traditional athletic competition of the Games, uniting athletes and artists in a program that recognizes the similarities of both endeavors: discipline, dedication, and pride in one's accomplishments.

SilverArts, "a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in North Carolina" provides a stage for the creative talents of the visual, heritage, literary, and performing artists. It's held locally between February 1 and June 15. 

The literary category for SilverArts is divided into these sub-categories: Essays, Life Experiences (autobiographical), Poems, Short Stories (fiction).

Qualifiers in each category are invited to participate each fall in the Senior Games State Finals held in Raleigh. Every two years, the State Finals winners qualify to represent North Carolina at the National Senior Games and 2014 is the National Qualifying event in North Carolina.

Each county or region facilitates a SilverArts competition in conjunction with the Senior Games. Because the dates vary, it's best to contact your county or region here, for complete information. 

So sharpen those pencils and get ready! Click here for complete guidelines for the literary arts category. And here for an informative booklet, including information on how to become a qualifier.

For a complete list of categories available in your county or region, click here.