Claremont Graduate University’s Foothill Poetry Journal is the only literary journal that exclusively publishes graduate-student poetry. Open this post to learn more information about the journal and submissions.
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DePaul’s Blue Book is the latest imprint by DePaul University’s English Department, which fosters work in literature, creative writing, and publishing. There is a virtual launch of the anthology featuring seven of its writers on Friday, February 19th, 6:00-7:00 PM. Log in information below:
This year’s Ex-Libris correspondent, Anna Gerwig, sat down (on Zoom) with MAWP alum Zhanna Slor to discuss the winding path of books, writing advice, and her debut novel, At the End of the World, Turn Left, the cover of which features one of her very own oil paintings. Click the image to open and read.
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Submit to the C.D. Wright Emerging Poet’s Prize! The grand prize includes $1,000 and publication (as well as an Editor’s Choice Prize of $250 and publication). This year, the contest is being judged by none other than Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown. The Arkansas International is a literary magazine sponsored by The University of Arkansas Graduate Program in Creative Writing and Translation. Check out their website: https://www.arkint.org/cd-wright-prize for more information.
Students are invited to attend a virtual lunchtime speaker panel hosted by the DePaul Nonprofit Management Club! This event will be held on Tuesday, February 16th from noon-1pm on zoom. RSVP at the link: Qualtrics RSVP Link The panel will feature three professionals who have applied their degrees in creative ways to do mission-oriented work beyond the nonprofit sector. The panel will be moderated by: Dr. Vance-McMullen – Assistant Professor – DePaul University School of Public Service. Panelists will be speaking about their time working in the following roles: Steven Rosado – Director of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement at the… Read Article →
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Be sure to apply to this scholarship! The deadline is Sunday, January 31st. Learn more about the scholarship and its application form here.
Jobs at Art Museums (JAM) is a career awareness event at the Art Institute of Chicago. This year the event has been reimagined as a series of 12 presentations on Zoom over the course of winter and spring. Each talk will focus on a different theme, from Art & Science, to Community Programs, to “Handle with Care” (staff who actually touch objects), and more. College and university students are invited to conversations with museum professionals representing a variety of departments and fields. Learn about upcoming internship and career opportunities and virtually socialize with peers and museum staff. Please see… Read Article →
Submissions for poetry, creative nonfiction, fiction, dramatic literature, and micro-prose are now open! Any submissions sent in by 11:59 pm on February 12th will be given feedback and then have a chance to edit and resubmit their piece. After February 12th, all submissions will be received as is and the deadline is March 12th. Submissions to multiple genres are allowed; however, please include the genre you are submitting to in the email’s subject line. You may submit your work to multiple genres, but you are only allowed to submit up to three pieces for poetry…. Read Article →