Local residents are invited to make submissions of poetry and artwork to the Erie County Poet Laureate 2009-2010 Book Project.
The book project of Poet Laureate Berwyn Moore, an associate professor of English at Gannon University, is an anthology of poems and art tentatively titled Dwelling in Possibility: Voices of Erie County. Poets and artists interested in making submissions must be residents of Erie County.
All submissions are free, and are due by Jan. 8, 2010. Submission guidelines include the following:
- Poetry – Up to three poems per person may be submitted. The submissions should explore poetry’s capacity to shape and define experience, particularly challenging or difficult experiences. Poems must be the author’s original work and may be inspired or informed by personal, familial, cultural, or historical experiences or observations. Poets under the age of 18 must include the signed consent of a parent or legal guardian. Previously published poems will be considered only if the author owns the copyright.
- Art – Up to three works of art, including photography, paintings, sketches, or graphic art, may be submitted. Submissions must depict some aspect of Erie County and/or its residents and cannot be larger than 17” by 11.” All entries must be the original work of the artist; previously published artwork will be considered only if the artist owns the copyright.
Individuals whose work is included in the anthology will receive a complimentary copy. Additional copies may be purchased for $5. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Hooked on Books! program at the Neighborhood Art House.
Submissions can be mailed or delivered to:
Berwyn Moore
Gannon University
Erie County Poetry Book Project
Palumbo Academic Center
824 Peach St.
Erie, Pa. 16541
For more information on the Erie County Poet Laureate 2009-2010 Book Project, contact Moore at 814-871-7504 or at moore001@gannon.edu.
