Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference

Art Competition

Student artworks are juried and exhibited during this annual competition. Both two and three-dimensional works are eligible for submission. Winners are chosen in five categories and receive certificates of recognition.

Creative Writing Competition

A literary festival highlights this writing competition. Students who submit winning entries in poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, and drama are honored at the end of festival activities, which include an open mic session, readings, and workshops.

Jazz Festival

Student musicians and instrumentalists take center stage at this annual event. Bands from participating colleges perform 30-minute juried programs and attend master classes throughout the day. The jury of clinicians takes the stage, followed by a concert from the participating bands.

Stem Poster Competition

The Skyway STEM poster competition encourages participation in STEM-related disciplines. Projects are evaluated on the participants’ abilities to use the methodology of their respective fields and rational and logical thinking to answer a question in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.