The Yeovil Community Arts Association is an organisation dedicated to supporting opportunities and facilities for those involved and interested in the creative arts and crafts in the South Somerset area. Our activities include fundraising, active support of local groups and the organisation of local cultural and arts events.
The YCAA is a made up of a group of dedicated volunteers and it is the annual, international writing competition The Yeovil Literary Prize that is its principal fund raising event.
| Requirement: | Synopsis and Opening Chapters (combined maximum 10,000 words) |
| Professional Judge: | Alison Barrow |
| Prizes: | 1st £1350 2nd £450 3rd £200 |
| Entry Fee: | £18.50 |
| Requirement: | Maximum 2,000 words |
| Professional Judge: | Nikki May |
| Prizes: | 1st £625 2nd £275 3rd £150 |
| Entry Fee: | £10.50 |
| Requirement: | Maximum of 40 Lines |
| Professional Judge: | James Crowden |
| Prizes: | 1st £625 2nd £250 3rd £150 |
| Entry Fee: | £8.00 |
| Requirement: | You write it – we’ll read it. |
| Professional Judge: | Sarah Hegarty |
| Prizes: | 1st £275 2nd £150 3rd £100 |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
“Year 8s at Hazelgrove Prep School have been fundraising for the YCAA.”
“Yeovil Literary Prize launches with new category for children and young adult novels.”
“The YCAA and Western Gazette newspaper launch their annual flash fiction prize.”
“The YCAA is looking for new volunteers to continue its work in South Somerset and the surrounding area.”
“On Wednesday 24 November, join us for a festive evening of performances by talented local people.”
“Waterstones and the YCAA is encouraging enthusiastic readers to join them.”
“Titles shortlisted for the 2021 Yeovil Literary Prize have been announced.”
“The YCAA is delighted to announce the return of two of its most popular annual events.”
“Applications for this year’s YCAA sponsorship grants must arrive by Saturday 31/07/2021”
“The winners of the our annual Mini-Saga competition have been published in the 9th January 2020 edition of the Western Gazette newspaper. The theme for this year was ‘toast’ and every entry left the judges toasted to a golden glow – excuse the pun!”
“It’s hard having a dream to become a book illustrator, or be involved in film making, but with hard work and commitment and a little help from people like you who donate and the YCAA charity, it can be achieved.”
“Battens Solicitors’ Charitable Trusts have donated £200 to the YCAA to enable us to support two young dancers with their tuition. Liz Pike is receiving the cheque from Ceri Stephens at Battens.”