Poetry Out Loud - Preliminary & Final
MARCH 12, 2013 Leona Wagner Black Box Preliminary Round, 2:00 pm State Final, 7:00 pm
Students all across the state have been working extremely hard and are now in the final stages of preparing for our State Final on March 12. Join us for a wonderful afternoon and evening filled with poetry recitation. For more information on past Poetry Out Loud competitions please click here.
ORIGINAL WRITING COMPETITION
Since 1958 the annual Utah Original Writing Competition has honored Utah writers with public recognition and cash prizes. Numerous awardees selected by our nationally recognized literary jurors have continued on to significant statewide and national acclaim, bringing recognition and prestige to our state. The awards are funded in part by the Utah State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
For additional information on submission guidelines please click here.
Mountain West Arts Conference Utah Cultural Celebration Center MAY 2, 2013
This annual state and region-wide conference will be held May 2, 2013. The conference is designed to help individuals and organizations in the arts access essential resources and create community connections throughout Utah and the Mountain West by participating in workshops, networking and innovation.
To learn more about the conference and how to register click here.
Redrock Creative Writing Seminar Utah Opera House (St. George) March 22 - 23, 2013
The Redrock Writers 17th annual seminar will be held on March 22 and 23, 2013, Friday evening at 7 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Winners of the 2013 Student Chaparral Poetry Forum Contest will be announced on Thursday evening, 7:00 pm, March 21st. Adult winners will be announced Friday, March 22, after the Redrock Seminar Faculty Preview open to the public at 7:00 pm. All events are held in the historic St George, Utah Opera House, 212 North Main Street. . We are delighted to announce our faculty for the seminar. Registration materials and information are posted on the website (www.redrockwriters.org). Questions? Contact Barbara Funke at bfunke2@gmail.com or Markay Brown at nadbmarb@gmail.com. In conjunction with the Redrock Seminar, come early and experience Poetry in the Park, a day of poetry workshops and writing in Zion National Park. For registration and further information, click here: www.poetry-in-the-park.com | UPCOMING EVENTS Terry Tempest Williams at Ken Sanders: In support and celebration of HawkWatch International MARCH 2, 2013 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 2, 2013 - Ken Sanders Rare Books is pleased to announce a benefit reading and book signing with Terry Tempest Williams on Saturday, March 2 at 7:00PM at our downtown bookstore (268 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT). This benefit is in support of HawkWatch International and their work to conserve raptors and our shared environment. On the night of the event, copies of Terry Tempest Williams’ book When Women Were Birds: Fifty-Four Variations on Voice (just released in paperback), will be available for signing and purchase for a $25.00 donation. Proceeds from book sales will directly benefit HawkWatch International.
You can view the event flyer here or you can see more information on the Ken Sanders website.
Write Your Life History Workshop
AHA!-Artful Healing Academy 71 N. 100 W. in St. George, UT MARCH 8, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 pm MARCH 9, 2013 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
TEACHER: Lin Floyd - Author, Poet & Columnist
Overview of how to get started writing, publishing options and editing concerns by experienced family historian and author of “Find Your Voice: Write Your Life Story.” Book available for $10 from the author. Come join us!
$50 fee including lunch $45 if registered by Mar 5 To register call 435-628-8522 or contact Lin for details:
Poetry in the Park
Zion National Park
MARCH 22, 2013 This exciting program is made possible by a partnership between Utah State Poetry Society, Zion Natural History Association, and Zion Canyon Field Institute. It is partially funded by grants from the Utah State Division of Arts and Museums, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Come join us for a day of exploring and developing the poet within on Friday, March 22, 2013, from 9 am to 4 pm at Zion National Park Nature Center adjacent to the campground. Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy a feast of poetry, new friendships and nature’s beauty. Registration includes a free Zion Park pass for the day.
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From The Big Read Initiative
New MFA in Creative Writing at the Institute of American Indian Arts
We are building on the success of our undergraduate Creative Writing program. Our Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Fine Arts alumni have gone on to graduate from over a dozen graduate programs and have produced over two dozen published books of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and plays. There are approximately fifty Low Residency MFA Programs in the U.S. The Institute of American Indian Arts’ program is modeled on the most successful of these, with one important difference: IAIA’s mission “to empower creativity and leadership in Native arts and cultures through higher education, lifelong learning, and outreach” means that the program and the literature we read carry a distinct Native American and First Nations emphasis. Over 75% of our faculty mentors are established Native American or First Nations authors. Our program is open to everyone, but the focus will remain aligned with our unique mission.
You can find more information at their website.
| Writers at Work 2013 conference Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah June 5–9, 2013
Nestled in a quaint ski lodge high in the Rocky Mountains, this annual writing conference features workshops, manuscript consultations, and readings by international writers—an ideal setting for writers of all levels.
Featuring an award-winning faculty:
Poetry: Katharine Coles Fiction: John Dufresne Nonfiction: Christopher Merrill Multi-Genre: Michael Martone
Visit us to learn more about these and other annual events.
Utah State Poetry Society - Dixie Chapter
Utah State Poetry Society - Dixie Chapter meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2-4 pm at the Washington County Library in St. George. New members are always welcome! Lesson on Mar 5th by Barbara Funke on "Line Breaks" and group critiques every meeting. Bring 10 copies of 1-2 poems for suggestions.
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