Opportunity Knocks: Will You Answer the Door?
Summer's already on it's way. So, tell me, have you made any progress on your New Year's resolutions? Maybe you said, "This is the year I am going to write my novel." Or play out live with your band. Or learn to paint. Or...
Here are some pretty good opportunities to motivate and inspire lost and not-so-lost souls to do that which is important to them:
Residencies
Writing Residency, Oregon
Deadline: June 1, 2003
Entry fee: $15
Up to five residencies of up to five weeks each. Residents receive
private cottage with sleeping loft, kitchenette and work space, but are
responsible for transportation, meals and materials. Public outreach
activities encouraged. Submit 20 poems or one novel chapter, short story or essay of 30 pages max, with project description, resume, and two references.
Contact: Miriam Feuerle; Caldera; 224 NW 135h Av; Portland, OR 97209 or
(503) 937-7563
More info: www.calderaarts.org
Artist Residency, Brazil
Deadline: June 15, 2003
Entry fee: ???
For qualified individuals in all creative pursuits, of all backgrounds. Foundation provides private room with attached bath, meals, and studio space for up to three months. No stipend.
Contact: Sacatar Foundation; Box 2612; Pasadena, CA 91102
More info: www.sacatar.org
International Poetry Competition
Deadline: May 12, 2003
Entry fee: $5 for 1st entry/$2 each additional entry
Poems must not have appeared in a national print publication. Prizes: $2003, $500, $250, International Merit Awards (50). Many entries will be published and will appear in over 120 countries.
Contact: Atlanta Review International Poetry Competition; Box 8248;
Atlanta, GA 31106
More info: www.atlantareview.com/win.htm
Arrow North American Poetry Awards
Deadline: June 24, 2003
Entry fee: NONE
Open to residents of North America. Any subject. 40 lines max, six
entries max. Entries must be unpublished. Prizes: $300, $50 (10)
Contact: Arrow North American Poetry Awards; Arrow Publishing; Box 120;
LowoodQLD 4311; CANADA
More info: www.writersnewsletter.com/North_America/Poetry/poetry.html
Short Story Award
Deadline: June 30, 2003
Entry fee: ???
Open to all writers and themes, open to previously published work. No
more than 3,000 words.
Contact: Red Hen Press; Box 3537; Granada Hills, CA 91394
Migraine Masterpieces National Art Contest
Deadline: May 23, 2003
Entry fee: ???
A call to migraine sufferers to artistically represent their world as it is affected by migraine. Cash prizes and art exhibit.
Contact: Migrain Masterpieces; c/o MGS PR; 1812 Glenview Rd.; Glenview, IL 60025
More info: www.headaches.org
Artists with Pain
Deadline: May 31, 2003
Entry fee: ???
Touring exhibit from artists with chronic pain with their art expressing some facet of pain experience. All media.
Contact: Pain Exhibit; 9008 El Cajon Way Suite 4; Sacramento, CA 95826