culture
March 17, 2026
Do you like to write? Discover three literary contests with open calls in Medellín and Bello
Every year, in Medellín, calls are opened for experienced and amateur writers to participate in various literary contests, some with a long tradition in the world of letters...
TL;DR
- The Premio León de Greiff al Mérito Literario is open until May 25, recognizing established Latin American narrative authors over 50, with a $40 million prize and anthology publication.
- The 10th Sustainable Mobility Children's Short Story Contest is accepting submissions from children aged 6-12 until May 1, focusing on their innovative ideas for better road quality.
- Bello's 27th Concurso de Literatura Los sueños de Luciano Pulgar, themed "The library, a safe space," is open for residents of Bello in its children, youth, and adult categories for story and poetry, and youth and adult for essay, with winners announced April 25, 2026.