Poet Laureate & Visual Luminary Celebration
Join CVCC for a campus celebration recognizing student poets and artists competing to become CVCC’s Poet Laureate and Visual Luminary. Selected students will represent CVCC at the VCCS state competition, with prizes awarded to top winners. This year’s theme is “I Dream.”
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 “I Dream”)
- 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’s Next
Winners will represent CVCC at the VCCS Poet Laureate & Visual Luminary State Competition on March 27–28 at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke. Travel expenses are covered.