Poet Laureate & Visual Luminary Celebration
Join CVCC for a campus celebration recognizing student poets and artists competing to become CVCC鈥檚 Poet Laureate and Visual Luminary. Selected students will represent CVCC at the VCCS state competition, with prizes awarded to top winners. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淚 Dream.鈥
Date: February 18
When: 1:00 PM
Where: Student Center
The event will feature poetry readings, final judging, awards, and refreshments.
How to Enter
The competition is open to CVCC students enrolled at least part-time in adult education, workforce credential, certificate, or degree programs (Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026). Dual enrollment or early college students under 18 must have parental permission.
- Poets: Submit three original poems (at least one must reflect the theme 鈥淚 Dream鈥)
- Artists: Submit one original artwork inspired by the theme
(Drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture) - Submission Deadline: Monday, February 9
All submissions must be original and may not use artificial intelligence.
What鈥檚 Next
Winners will represent CVCC at the VCCS Poet Laureate & Visual Luminary State Competition on March 27鈥28 at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke. Travel expenses are covered.