Briar Glen Community Art Contest
Calling all HAYWOOD COUNTY, NC young artists, creative kids, mystery lovers, readers, dreamers, and imaginative minds!
Local author R.E. Chatterton is inviting the community to help bring the world of *The Briar Glen Mysteries* to life through ART.
Contestants will create original artwork inspired by the upcoming mystery novel featuring Charli Prescott — a curious young detective-in-the-making uncovering secrets hidden inside Briar Glen Elementary School.
🖌️ Draw it on paper, OR
🎨 Paint it on canvas
✨ Make it YOUR version of Briar Glen.
🏆 WINNERS MAY RECEIVE:
✔ Book Cover artwork winner!
✔ Sit with R.E. Chatterton at the Book Release and signing events
✔ Featured recognition at future Briar Glen events
✔ Photos with the author
✔ Community spotlight features
✔ Artwork showcases at Blue Ridge Books
✔ Opportunities to be featured in future Briar Glen projects & contests
📍 Hosted in partnership with Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville, NC
📅 SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
June 14, 2026
This contest is about more than art.
It’s about creativity, imagination, storytelling, community, and giving young artists the chance to become part of something exciting from the very beginning.
✨ Small town stories.
✨ Big imaginations.
✨ One community. One story at a time.
📲 Scan the Contest Flyer QR code (pinned to author page) for contest details, synopsis information, and submission instructions!
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