The Atlantic & College Board Writing Prize is looking for exceptional high school student essays that insightfully analyze and interpret a meaningful work of art.

Your essay should share your perspective on the artwork you choose to write about, and it should also include evidence that backs up your conclusions. They are looking for writing that is both interesting and instructive, and that clearly communicates your experience with the artwork and your views on it.

Essays should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words and can be submitted from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2016. One winner will earn a $5,000 prize and have his or her essay published in the September 2016 issue of The Atlantic.

For more information about the contest and how to enter

DUE BEFORE FEBRUARY 28, 2016