Win A Key West Residency – Robert Frost Poetry Contest
TSKW was honored to take over the prestigious literary tradition founded by the Heritage House Museum over 18 years ago, and continues a long tradition of the contest, which honors Robert Frost and encourages the creation of new poetry and haiku. TSKW will begin accepting contest entries by email and mail between January 1 and March 15, 2012.
PRIZES FOR EACH CATEGORY: (POETRY AND HAIKU)
1st Place – A Two Week Residency at The Studios of Key West* + $200 Cash prize
2nd Place – $100 Cash Prize
3rd Place – $50 Cash Prize
2 Honorable Mentions awarded each category
Top three selected entries in each category will be published at www.tskw.org
*Residencies are non-transferable and will be scheduled with the winner to fall between May 2013 and August 2013. TSKW will contact first prize winners to schedule residency dates after April 1, 2012.
TO SUBMIT YOUR POEM OR HAIKU:
ONLINE:
1. If you are submitting your poem by email and would like to pay the entry fee online, please add one item to cart per poem or haiku (1 entry/$10).
2. Please email your poem(s)/haiku(s) to poetry@tskw.org. Please include the reference number of your receipt within the body of your email.
Please submit the poem as a word attachment. Please include your contact and payment information in the body of the email – but not included in the word document.
BY MAIL:
1. Please send two copies of each poem/haiku along with a check for $10 per poem/haiku to
The Studios of Key West
600 White Street
Key West, FL 33040
GUIDELINES:
1. Poems may be rhymed or unrhymed, metered or free verse, up to 40 lines.
2. Haiku submitted should meet the following definition: a short poem of no more than 17 syllables (preferably fewer), featuring simple language, clear images rather than abstractions, and emphasizing intuitive depth and resonance rather than open statement of ideas.
3. Two copies of each typed on 8 1/2 x 11 paper and sent by mail or emailed in an electronic format. If sent by mail – one typed copy should contain your name and contact information, and one should not include your name/contact information.
CONTEST EVENTS:
April 12-May 6, 2012 Robert Frost International Poetry Contest Exhibition at The Studios of Key West
Winning entries on view. Public Reception, Thursday, April 19, 6-9 pm.
Space 2, Historic Armory Building, Old Town, Key West
CONTEST TIMELINE:
January 1 TSKW begins accepting submissions by email or post.
March 15 Deadline to receive submissions
April 1 Winning entries announced at: www.tskw.org
NEW CONTEST FOR CHILDREN & TEENS
This year, TSKW will launch a new program to nurture and develop the interest of young poets by hosting two juried contests for children ages 6-12 and teens ages 13-18. Poetry can be any length, based on any subject, and be rhymed or unrhymed. Merit awards, certificates, and prizes will be awarded, and participants with winning entries will be publicly recognized. Six awards (1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and three honorable mentions) will be selected from each age group. Each individual may enter up to 3 written works. There is no fee to enter.
TSKW will begin accept contest entries by email and mail between February 15 and March 15, 2012.
TO SUBMIT YOUR POEM ONLINE:
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Robert Frost International Poetry Contest
(Please designate age group)
c/o The Studios of Key West
600 White Street
Key West, FL 33040
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CONTEST EVENTS:
ADD readings & Writers’ Book Fair
April 12-May 6, 2012
Robert Frost International Poetry Contest Exhibition at The Studios of Key West
Winning entries on view. Public Reception, Thursday, April 19, 6-9 pm.
Space 2, Historic Armory Building, Old Town, Key West
CONTEST TIMELINE:
February 15 TSKW begins accepting submissions by email or post.
March 15 Deadline to receive submissions
April 1 Winning entries announced at: www.tskw.org
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