Friday, April 1, 2022

April is Poetry Month ~ Call for Entries

CALL FOR ENTRIES 

The Belfast Public Library is hosting a youth poetry contest funded in memory of Jodi Patterson Curcio. 

Deadline April 13th 2022

From the Academy of American Poets 

National Poetry Month

"Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and—of course—poets, marking poetry's important place in our lives.

Thanks in part to National Poetry Month partners and sponsors, each April the Academy is able to offer activities, initiatives, and resources so that anyone can join the celebration:

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HISTORY OF NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

"The success of Black History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March led to the initiation of National Poetry Month in April by the Academy of American Poets The first-ever National Poetry Month was celebrated in 1996, but the history of poetry itself goes back to about thousands of years ago." April 17th is also International Haiku Poetry Day.

Whether you write your own poetry every day or research and read the abundant work by other poets, this is a great time to share what you discover. 

  READ MORE ABOUT NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

You might also be interested in...

Upcoming Allegany Arts Association Sponsored Events
2022 POETRY SLAM - The Allegany Arts Association is planning its first Joanne Allen/Adam Gayhart Memorial Poetry Slam during poetry month on April 21st at 6 p.m. in the David A. Howe Library. Prizes will be awarded.
2022 URGENT CALL FOR ARTISTS - Help the Allegany Arts Association raise funds to continue its various programs by entering its Painted Chair or Table Auction in August. Artists can register by May 29th
Find out more on page 6 of the Spring Quarterly Arts News.
Featuring local talent: While you're there, don't forget to check out the new Creator's Corner on page 2.

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