Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Individual Artist Grants
Deadline
November 27, 2009
Type
Literary Arts
Theme
Eligibility
USA 18+
Prizes
$3,000
Entry Fee
Description
Open to all artists, educators, and community residents interested in creating temporary artwork of a scale and material suitable for outdoor display. At least one artist on each proposal should be from Duluth or Superior.
The competition is open to all Poems should not exceed 20 lines, should be in English and on any subject, and can be in any form, free verse or traditional. Poems should be the original work of the author and not previously published -copyright remains with the author. The winning poem will be published on the website. Entries cannot be returned under any circumstances so keep a copy. Judge's decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
1st Prize £500 ($745 approx), 2nd Prize £200 ($298), 3rd Prize £100 ($149) in Short and Open categories; £100 ($149) 1st prize Children's Poem category.
Entry Fee
£4.00 ($6) per poem, four poems £14 ($21), thereafter £3.50 ($5.25). Small surcharge for online entry.
Description
Judge: Alison Brackenbury
Categories: Short poem (up to 10 lines), Open (up to 40 lines), Poem for Children (suitable for 5-11 yrs
Free check-box critique on request for every entry posted/emailed before November 1st.
Full long and short lists published.
Special prize for best entry by Devon resident (no additional entry fee).
Details, online entry and previous winners at: www.theploughprize.co.uk , or send an SAE to: Poetry Competition, The Plough Arts Centre, 9-11 Fore Street, Torrington, Devon UK, EX38 8HQ. Email: admin@theploughprize.co.uk
The Positive Way Relationship and Self Development Writing Contest
Deadline
November 30, 2009
Type
Non-fiction (true life stories with verifiable facts) and fiction (as allegory or other forms of instructional stories) will be accepted
Theme
We are looking for original stories and essays that teach aspects of self-development and relationship development in an entertaining and engaging man
Eligibility
International except where prohibited by law 18+
Prizes
You may win one of five cash prizes ($100, $50, $25, $15, or $10 US) plus a copy of the e-book Talk to Me: How to Create Positive Loving Communication or Priceless Life Lessons. Winning entries from sixth through tenth place will be recognized and have a choice of either e-book as a prize.
Entry Fee
Free
Description
Please share your wisdom, life lessons and uplifting and positive life stories to help others in their life journeys.
We are looking for original stories and essays that teach aspects of self-development and relationship development in an entertaining and engaging manner. Non-fiction (true life stories with verifiable facts) and fiction (as allegory or other forms of instructional stories) will be accepted.
We are particularly looking for topics that relate to the content of The Positive Way website www.positive-way.com .
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