The mission of the Waterston Desert Writing Prize is to strengthen and support the literary arts and humanities
Waterston Desert Writing Prize
The mission of the Waterston Desert Writing Prize is to strengthen and support the literary arts and humanities in the High Desert region through recognition of literary excellence in nonfiction writing about desert landscapes, through community interaction with the winning authors of the annual prize, and presentations and programs that take place in association with the Prize.
The Prize honors literary nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place and desert literacy with the desert as both subject and setting. Inspired by Ellen Waterston’s love of the High Desert of Central Oregon, a region that has been her muse for more than 30 years, the Prize recognizes the vital role deserts play worldwide in the ecosystem and human narrative.
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We will begin accepting submissions for the 2022 Waterston Desert Writing Prize on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
The submission deadline is Sunday, May 1, 2022.
The Prize winner will receive a $3,000 cash award, a residency at PLAYA at Summer Lake, Oregon and a reading and reception right here at the Museum!
Click the button below for the 2022 guidelines and details. We look forward to this year’s submissions!
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