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Mascot Backstory Writing Competition

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Deadline: Jun 25, 2026 8:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jul 25, 2026 3:00 pm - Jul 25, 2026 9:00 pm (EDT)

About the event

Evening of the Arts July 25 | Lawrenceville Arts Center Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity, performance, and community at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. Evening of the Arts brings together live entertainment, local artists, interactive experiences, workshops, and creative competitions for a one-day celebration of the arts in all forms. Enjoy an exciting lineup of performances featuring Southern Ballet Theatre, The Overture Series, Above Ground Aerial Arts, Lyrics & Lyre featuring Ashlee Haze, and a spectacular finale presented by Aurora Theatre. Explore Artist Alley and artisan vendors showcasing handcrafted goods, artwork, and unique creations from local makers and creatives. Guests can also experience “Beyond Books,” an immersive interactive gallery hosted by the Gwinnett County Public Library featuring community programs, maker technology, creative showcases, and collaborative art experiences. Throughout the evening, attendees can participate in hands-on workshops including painting, pressed flower art, poetry writing, suncatcher crafts, showgirl headpiece creation, keychain crafting, an interactive art installation and more hosted by local businesses and community partners. The event will also feature special creative competitions, including the Creative Writing Competition and the Pallet Wood Competition, highlighting storytelling, craftsmanship, and imagination. Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and inspiring night out, Evening of the Arts offers something for everyone while celebrating Lawrenceville’s vibrant creative community.
City of Lawrenceville
City of Lawrenceville
City of Lawrenceville
City of Lawrenceville

About the application

As part of this year’s Evening of the Arts celebration on July 25th, DTL CON-Quest is inviting writers, storytellers, and fantasy fans to compete in an original creative writing challenge centered around our official mascots, Atlas & Rune. Evening of the Arts celebrates creativity in all forms, bringing together artists, performers, writers, and the community for a Saturday dedicated to imagination and expression. For this competition, participants are asked to create the official backstory for Atlas & Rune. Atlas was once an ordinary fox… until he encountered Rune, a mysterious magical rune. After their meeting, Atlas developed a glowing fire tail, and the two set off on an adventure filled with mystery, danger, magic, and discovery. What happened? Where are they going? What challenges do they face? That part is up to you. Writers are encouraged to craft an imaginative and original story that captures the spirit of adventure, friendship, fantasy, and discovery that defines DTL CON-Quest. Since Atlas & Rune will appear as recurring mascots for future conventions, submissions should create a strong overarching story that allows room for future adventures, changing themes, and continued world-building year after year. All submissions must remain family-friendly and appropriate for audiences of all ages. The competition winner will be officially announced during Evening of the Arts on July 25th. Step into the world of Atlas & Rune and help shape the legend behind DTL CON-Quest.

Terms & Conditions

Competition Rules -Absolutely NO AI-generated writing permitted. -This is a creative writing competition celebrating literacy, imagination, and original storytelling. -All submissions must be the participant’s own original work. -Maximum word count is 5,000 words. -Stories must be family-friendly and suitable for all audiences. -Submissions should leave room for future adventures and evolving convention themes. -The winner must be present at Evening of the Arts on July 25th to receive their award. -Deadline for Submission is June 25th Prize Package -The winning author will receive: -A VIP Pass to DTL CON-Quest 2027 or one of our 2027 Live in the DTL Concerts -Tons of exclusive Atlas & Rune mascot swag -The opportunity to either read their winning submission live at DTL CON-Quest 2027 on May 1st OR host their own panel at the convention

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Mascot Backstory Writing Competition
Mascot Backstory Writing Competition
Evening of the Arts 2026