Nov 24
From our friends at Stanislaus Connections: Poetry about the themes of peace, justice and/or a sustainable environment can be submitted for A Gathering of Voices in Stanislaus Connections, a monthly publication of the Modesto Peace/Life Center. We accept original new and previously published poetry from poets of all ages. Criteria for publishing: original poetry on …
Sep 27
Each year in February we organize and hold an all-day poetry festival featuring workshops, readings, and a featured poet. This year, we are proud to welcome featured poet Susan Wooldridge as our guest poet and workshop leader. Join us on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Modesto for a day of …
Sep 17
MoSt has established the annual LEE NICHOLSON – GEORGE ROGERS POETRY AWARD in remembrance of two beloved local poets. This is a contest open to all poets residing in Stanislaus County who are 16 to 25 years of age. Submission dates are September 15, 2016 to December 1, 2016. For more information, visit the contest …
May 14
Calling all Modesto poets! The City of Modesto is accepting applications and nominations for the Poet Laureate. This is a non-salaried honorary position for the purpose of presenting original poems at various official functions and occasions. For more information and the application form, visit the City of Modesto website. May 27th is the application deadline.
Aug 26
The deadline for the inaugural Northern California Women’s Music Festival Poetry Contest, being held in conjunction with the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center, is coming fast–September 1st! The contest is open to ALL Northern California poets, not just guys, so submit your work soon. There is no charge to enter. For more information, please visit our contest …
