WHO SPARKED THE SPARK?

Who is the person that most inspired or influenced you to become an artist, who sparked the spark that makes you the creative human you are today? We’re thinking teacher because we’re in a back-to-school state of mind but it could be anyone—family member, friend or someone else entirely. Surprise us.

Tell us in a poem of not more than 21 lines; flash fiction of 500 words or less; short fiction (1,500 words); or in a 750-word essay. ArtsEtc also welcomes photographs, illustrations and visual art images on the theme.

Submit only your finest words and images using the form on the submissions page or email to info@artsetcbarbados.com by August 31, 2013.