MEDFORD HONORS POETS…A CONTEST


 

The Medford Cultural Arts Commission invites poets in Burlington County to participate in a juried poetry contest.

 

Selected poets will be recognized at a reception and awards will be presented (date TBA).

 

Winners will be selected for the following awards:

1st Place:          $100

2nd Place:         $  75

3rd Place:         $  50

The Rules:

 

  • Poets must be a resident of Burlington County and at least 18 years of age.

 

  • Any form of poetry or subject is acceptable. All submitted work must be original as well as be the work of the poet entering the contest.

 

  • All entries must be typed and presented in hardcopy (no e-mailed entries).

 

  • The entry form (on this page) must accompany all entries. 

 

  • Poet’s name must not appear on typed copy of poem.  Poet’s identifying information must appear on application appearing on this page and sent in with the typed poem.  Each application will be numbered with the corresponding number placed on the poem for “blind judging.”

 

  • Entries will be judged by jurors selected by the MCAC.  Winners will be selected based on excellence of poetry.

 

  • All entries must be received no later than Wednesday, October 15, 2008.  There is no fee for entry.  

 

  • Members of MCAC, Friends of MCAC, and Employees of Medford Township and their relatives may participate but are not eligible for prizes or awards. 

 

To Enter:

Fill out the application form to the right and submit it WITH YOUR POEM to the Medford Cultural Arts Commission. All poems and applications must be submitted no later than October 15, 2008.  They may be mailed or dropped off in person during business hours

(9-4). For more information call (609) 654-2512 or e-mail culturalarts@medfordtownship.com

 

 

Text Box:   Application Form
Juried Poetry Contest
Sponsored by
The Medford Cultural Arts Commission

 

 

 

 

 

Name: ______________________________________

 

Address: ____________________________________

 

City:  _______________________________________

 

State: ________________             Zip: ____________

 

Home phone: (_______)________________________ 

 

Cell phone:  (________)________________________

 

E-Mail:______________________________________

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

                  

______I am ______I am not a relative of members of

MCAC, Friends of MCAC, or an Employee of Medford

Township.   ______ I am at least 18 years of age and a

resident of Burlington County.   

                           

I have read and agree to the rules of the Juried

Poetry Contest.

                   

Poet’s Signature_______________________________

 

Date: _______________________________________

 

ENTRY DEADLINE is October 15, 2008. 

NO E-MAIL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Please complete this application form and drop off or

mail to:

POETRY CONTEST-Medford Cultural Arts

Commission

    17 North Main Street

    Medford, NJ 08055

Please note “POETRY CONTEST” on the envelope.

They may be dropped off in person or mailed in to the

above address. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Entrants may request an e-mailed entry

 form/guidelines. 

 

For more information call (609) 654-2512 or e-mail

culturalarts@medfordtownship.com

 

Thank you for your participation!