SAM invites all writers, all ages, to join our 4th annual ekphrastic writing event, where the written word is used to comment on a piece of visual art. The current exhibit, “Four Directions, Common Paths”, will spark the imaginations in creating a piece of prose or poetry, up to 750 words, to be submitted for entry in this year’s event. Deadline for submission is July 1 at 5 pm. Awards and Readings Reception will be held on July 20th at the museum. Visit www.steamboatartmuseum.org for info, entry forms and a preview of paintings in the exhibition. Or call 970-870-1755, ext. 100.