From Scribbles to Stories

Ottawa RISE C13 presents an opportunity for youth ages 15-30 to share their stories for an opportunity to WIN an essentials access to the Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC)! Having trouble getting started? Need inspiration? Come to our Navigating Cis-tems: Our Stories for Tomorrow event! On June 6th, we will be hosting a Digital Storytelling and Writing Workshop featuring local artists, academics, and community leaders. See our home page for more information!

Deadline June 13th, 2025 at 11:59pm

Digital Storytelling Contest

Using the core topic of governance, financial security, housing, employment, transit, and food security, young videographers will create a 3–5 minute short video sharing their stories and the stories of their communities.

Writing Contest

Using the core topic of governance, financial security, housing, employment, transit, and food security, young writers will submit a piece that reflects their style in 1000 words or less. This includes poems, short stories, zines, songs, etc.

Award Information

Digital Arts Resource Centre (formerly SAW Video) is a not-for-profit, artist-run media art centre in Ottawa, Ontario that fosters the growth and development of artists through access to equipment, training, mentorship, and programming. Their mission is to support a diverse community of media artists empowered by technology, programming and the exchange of ideas. As an essentials member, you gain access to all the tools necessary to experiment and grow into your artistic practice including equipment, facilities, discounted workshops and more!