Poetry and Sonnet Contest
Call to Artists (Public Art)
Details
| Deadline | February 15, 2024 |
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| Sponsor | Southern Shakespeare Company |
| Location | Tallahassee , FL |
Description
Established in 2014, our annual Sonnet Contest inspires (and rewards) writers around the world. This year, we’re accepting entries January 1 – February 15 in two categories: Sonnets and Tallahassee Poems.
Poets can enter up to two poems in each of the categories/entry levels* for which they are qualified. Each finalists is invited to share their work live onstage before a performance at the 2024 Southern Shakespeare Festival in Cascades Park.
For each poem that places, finalists also receive Amazon gift cards:
1st Place: $200 Amazon gift card
2nd Place: $100 Amazon gift card
3rd Place: $50 Amazon gift card
SONNETS
The Sonnet Contest has three categories for sonnet entries–Middle School, High School, and College / Adult. Each sonneteer that qualifies for those categories may enter up to two sonnets on the topic(s) of their choice. Sonnets should use the English format (ABABCDCDEFEFGG) and are encouraged to incorporate Shakespearean stylings such as iambic pentameter.
TALLAHASSEE POEMS
In celebration of Tallahassee’s Bicentennial, the 2024 Contest also features a fresh category unrestricted by entrant age or poem format: Tallahassee Poems! All poets may enter up to two compositions, unrestricted by format. The only requirement for poems in this category is that they must celebrate Florida’s capital city in a positive light. So whether you do haikus or fire off free verse, let the muses lead you…!
How to Participate
This contest is open to all poets, worldwide. Visit SouthernShakes.org/sonnet-contest to learn more and submit up to two poems in each category.
This opportunity has been submitted by Kelby Siddons. The listing of the opportunity does not imply endorsement by the Division of Cultural Affairs or the Department of State. Contact Southern Shakespeare Company with questions or for more information.
