Poetry Contest

 

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is excited to announce that we will resume our National Poetry Month Competition for April 2023. All ages (5+) are invited to submit poetry for consideration by April 30th. This award seeks to recognize excellent verse originating from Carpinteria. There is no entry fee. Winning poets will be invited to read their poems at a reception at the Arts Center on May 13th at 2:00. One prize will be awarded in each category by age. Up to 3 entries per person. Winners will be published in the Coastal View News and will receive the following:

Children (ages 5-12): $50

Teens (ages 13-18): $100

Adults (19+): $300

Submission Guidelines: The Arts Center Seeks unpublished, original poems that are no longer than 100 lines. Register the entry using the following links:

Ages 5 - 12Ages 13 - 17Ages 18+

 

Upon completion of the form, poets will be automatically emailed an upload link to submit the poem. The links will expire on April 30th. Winners will be announced before the reception, and the public and all participants are invited to attend.

 

2021 Poetry Award Winners

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Adult Category Winner

Christina Gessler

What Falls Away

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Teen Category Winner

Noah Manzarek-Naghi

Leper Tree

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Child Category Winner

Orly Espinoza

Poppies

 

2021 Honorable Mentions

 

2020 Poetry Award Winners

 

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Adult Category Winner

Anna Fortner

All Things

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Teen Category Winner

Phoenix Seal

WHERE I AM FROM

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Child Category Winner

Ellie Elizabeth Roberts

Gratitude

2020 Honorable Mentions

2019 Poetry Award Winners

 

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Adult Category Winner

M.L. Brown

California Fordhook Lima Bean

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Teen Category Winner

Ruby McCullers

Stomach Aches

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Child Category Winner

Lilliana Grace Nemetz

My Book is a World

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