SWWC Conference for Young Artists Oct. 30

The SWWC Student Enrichment department wants to give kids the freedom to be creative and challenge their imagination at the Young Artists Conference. This conference gives students an opportunity to dabble in different areas of art, pursue a passion, and spark an interesting activity they’ve never tried before. At the Young Artists Conference, students will participate in three hands on learning art sessions.

There are many unique sessions for students to choose from to unleash their creativity. See the brochure on the website for the full list of session options, from painting to working with plaster or clay, drawing, theater, paper quilling and much more. The day will kick off with Hector Curriel, a visual artist from Sioux Falls, S.D.

This event is for students from anywhere in grades K-8. Spots will fill fast, so come join the fun on Oct. 30, at the Conference for Young Artists, which will be held in Marshall. Find all details about the conference and registration online at www.swwc.org/ya. Registration deadline is Sept. 25 at midnight. Contact Andrea Anderson for questions at 507-537-2257 or andrea.anderson@swwc.org.

SWWC Service Cooperative Creative Writing Contest

All students in southwest Minnesota who enjoy writing are invited to enter the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative Creative Writing Contest. The more you write, the better writer you become. Through writing you learn about yourself and your abilities as a writer. Students in our regions have amazing stories that deserve to be read and showcased. Entering this contest is a great way to expose your talents, skills and creativity and get people reading your work. You will find that writing can open a lifetime of opportunities and a needed lifelong skill. Go to www.swwc.org/cw to find out more about this contest and how to submit your writings.