The writers’ and artists’ residency Taleamor Park offers a $750 MacKenzie Fellowship, coupled with a work-exchange assistantship, for each of the six two-week sessions between May 11 and September 28. March 12 is the application deadline for these fellowships and assistantships. Need-based tiered pricing is also available. Anyone with strong work, good references, and demonstrated…Continue reading March 12 Funding Application Deadline: Artists’ Residencies at Taleamor Park
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Louder Than a Bomb Volunteer Opportunity
Want a quick and easy way to support Chicago youth in raising their powerful voices? Volunteers are urgently needed for two-hour shifts in the Louder than a Bomb youth poetry festival — weekdays, evenings, and weekend options! No experience or expertise needed. Check it out here: http://youngchicagoauthors.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=33941 And sign up today!!! Direct all questions to volunteer@youngchicagoauthors.org
Call for Submissions: Southeast Review
The Southeast Review’s Annual World’s Best Short-Short Story Contest + Gearhart Poetry Contest are now open for submissions! The winner in each category receives $500 and publication in Issue 38.1! Finalists will be published as well in Issue 38.1, and all participants will receive a complimentary copy of the issue. This year’s judges are Robert…Continue reading Call for Submissions: Southeast Review
Save The Date! Spring English Conference
Save the date! The 10th annual Spring English Conference will be held on April 26, 2019. Submission guidelines will be coming soon. The Spring English Conference is a unique opportunity for DePaul English students from across the entire department to come together and share their work in a friendly, comradely environment. For questions, email englishconference.dpu@gmail.com…Continue reading Save The Date! Spring English Conference