ADULT ENTRY

$20.00

  • How It Works:

    1. Visit the Gallery: Come to Molly’s Art Gallery & Studio and choose 1 to 5 pieces of artwork that spark your imagination. The pieces can be from our collection of local artists—including Molly Collins, Jim Chrysler, Nancy Neto, Eli Rye, and Roxanne chamaniah—or even the current Salvador Dalí exhibit.

    2. Snap Photos: You’re encouraged to take photographs of the pieces you choose. Use them to revisit the magic as you write.

    3. Write Your Story: Create a short story (up to 1,000 words) inspired by the artwork. Fantasy is encouraged! Your story can be surreal, magical, mysterious, or whimsical—it can describe the artwork, reimagine it, or take it in a whole new direction.

    4. Submit: Once your story is ready, submit it by the deadline (TBD). No need to stress about grammar—this contest is all about imagination, voice, and vision.

    5.  Age Categories & Entry Fees:

    • Youth (under 15) – $10

    • Teens (15–18) – $10

    Adults (18+)– $20


  • How It Works:

    1. Visit the Gallery: Come to Molly’s Art Gallery & Studio and choose 1 to 5 pieces of artwork that spark your imagination. The pieces can be from our collection of local artists—including Molly Collins, Jim Chrysler, Nancy Neto, Eli Rye, and Roxanne chamaniah—or even the current Salvador Dalí exhibit.

    2. Snap Photos: You’re encouraged to take photographs of the pieces you choose. Use them to revisit the magic as you write.

    3. Write Your Story: Create a short story (up to 1,000 words) inspired by the artwork. Fantasy is encouraged! Your story can be surreal, magical, mysterious, or whimsical—it can describe the artwork, reimagine it, or take it in a whole new direction.

    4. Submit: Once your story is ready, submit it by the deadline (TBD). No need to stress about grammar—this contest is all about imagination, voice, and vision.

    5.  Age Categories & Entry Fees:

    • Youth (under 15) – $10

    • Teens (15–18) – $10

    Adults (18+)– $20


A Gallery of Diverse Expression

Step into a vibrant world where art transcends boundaries and every brushstroke tells a story. Our gallery features a wide range of styles, each offering a unique lens into the human experience:

Realism, where life is captured with stunning detail and accuracy.

  • Surrealism, highlighted by our Salvador Dalí-inspired exhibit, bending reality into dreamlike visions.

  • Impressionism, with soft, emotive brushwork and light-filled scenes that stir the soul.

  • Abstract, where form and color become the language of pure emotion.

  • Fantasy, a portal into magical worlds born of imagination.

  • And introducing our signature genre: Soundstrokes

  •  What Is Soundstrokes?Soundstrokes is a revolutionary style of art—where music becomes the muse, and your memories become the masterpiece.

  • In this immersive experience, the person commissioning the artwork selects a meaningful piece of music. Whether it’s a song tied to a memory, a loved one, or a vision, that music becomes the heartbeat of the painting. The artist listens deeply—translating emotions, stories, and imagery into color, texture, and motion.

Each Soundstroke piece is one-of-a-kind, infused with the unique rhythm of your life’s most precious moments.