Monday 28 March 2011

Teen Poetry Challenge 2011

After last year's fantastic response, the 3rd annual Wicklow Arts Festival Young Writer's Competition kicks off again with another poetry challenge for 12 - 18 year olds. Here's the way it works.....

The Challenge:
A 20 line (or less) composition in your own style with your own theme. Up to 3 submissions per person. Send your entry along with your name, contact details & age to info@wicklowartsfestival.ie OR hand it in to Wicklow Branch Library before the closing date of Monday 9th May, 6pm at the latest.

The Judging:
Next, Wicklow Writers Group have a challenge of their own as they have the difficult task of whittling down all of the entries to a final shortlist. The shortlisted writers will be notified (so don't forget your contact details!) and invited to come along to....

The Event:
In Wicklow Branch Library (beside Historic Gaol, Wicklow Town) on Thursday 26th May from 7 to 7.45pm, Wicklow Writers will welcome the finalists & the audience to a recital of the shortlisted poems after which the winners will be chosen by popular vote.

The Prizes:
First = €50,  Second = €30, Third = €20 and all the shortlisted poems will be up here on the website and on the Wicklow Writers blog after the festival.

In association & with thanks to Wicklow Writers & Wicklow Branch Library. For more information please see: http://www.wicklowartsfestival.ie/node/73

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