City of Modesto Poets Corner Contest Deadline

The Poets Corner Poetry Contest is sponsored by the Modesto Poets’ Corner Committee, a subcommittee of the Modesto Culture Commission.

WHO MAY ENTER
Poets of any age who reside in Stanislaus County*

GENERAL: Any kind of poetry on any subject, rhymed or
unrhymed. Free verse and form welcome. Group of three haiku
accepted as one entry.

SPECIAL: Gratitude and Hope: How can we be grateful and
hopeful in these challenging times? How could we be open to our
need to discover and share hope and chances for joy? How do we
create time and space to care about being alive? What might happen
with gratitude and hope?

Deadline

Entries must be postmarked by Friday, March 18, 2022 or submitted electronically by 11:59 pm on Friday, March 18, 2022.

WINNERS

Winners will be notified by email (or mail, when email is unavailable.)

Poets will be invited to read their winning poems on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the McHenry Museum, followed by light refreshments.

All building uses are subject to COVID-19 protocols and restrictions. All uses are subject to change and may be canceled or adjusted at owner’s discretion for compliance. Winning poems will be collected in a booklet. Each winner will receive a booklet, and a copy will be added to the Poets’ Bookshelf at the McHenry Museum.

PLEASE GO TO the City of Modesto’s Poets’ Corner Page for the entry form and full submission instructions.