Tuesday, March 19, 2013

POETRY ALERT!

This just in from Kim Baker, who asked us to share with anyone who might be interested...

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Greetings to All!
 
I am writing with a poetry call for submissions for a poetry and art show to take place in August 2013 at Wickford Art Association in Wickford, Rhode Island.  We are looking for your best poem!
 
This unique and exciting collaboration of poets and artists is also a fundraiser for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.  So your entry fee will help feed those who don't have enough to eat.
 
Also, Wickford Art Association may select your poem to be part of a book for sale of poems and art from the show.  Imagine your poem in a book of art and poetry!  And the exhibit and book will give all poets and artists wonderful exposure to new audiences.
 
Here's how the show will work.  Once we have selected 55 poems, invited artists will then select one poem and create an original work of art inspired by it.  Both poem and work of art will be exhibited in an exciting first-of-its-kind exhibit in August at Wickford Art Gallery.
 
All selected poets and artists will be invited to the attend the opening of the exhibit.   
 
All these details, as well as payment and submission guidelines are below.  Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in submitting.
 
We can't wait to read your work! 
 
Carpe poetry and art!
Kim Baker

Submission Guidelines:
• Eligibility: All emerging and established poets and writers.
• Number of Entries: One poem. Original and unpublished.
• Subject: No politics, religion, offensive language or subject matters.
• Deadline: April 1, 2013.
• Entry Fee: $6.00 donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
• Pay via PayPal, visit www.wickfordart.org/makepayment.html.
• Pay by check: drop off your check made payable to WAA, and attach it to a COPY of your poem.

What to Submit:
• The Poem: one page, 32 lines max. 14 point type. Title and poem only, no author’s name.
• The Cover Sheet: on a separate page, please include the title of your poem, your name, address,
phone number, e-mail address, and a short bio not to exceed 50 words.

How to Submit:
• Format: Poem and Cover sheet must be created/sent in a Microsoft Word document .doc format only.
• E-mail your 2-page document (in one file attachment) to poetryandart@wickfordart.org.
• Name Your File Attachment: “(Your Name) Submission.”
• The Subject Line must read: “Poetry & Art Submission: (Your Name).”

Acceptance:
• Selected poetry: entrants will be notified by May 1, 2013 via e-mail.

Questions:
• Please contact: www.poetryandart@wickfordart.org.

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