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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Regarding the Beyond Baroque Prize notice we sent, we failed to note that the contest is for California residents only. If you are one, we welcome your entry. When we send out the next reminder--maybe in late July--we'll be sure to include that rule.
Sorry about any inconvenience this might have caused.

Send any questions you might have concerning the poetry contest to info@beyondbaroque.org

FIRST-EVER Poetry Contest at Beyond Baroque!

The cherished heart of L.A.'s poetry community is conducting its first-ever poetry contest. All poets of our region will benefit from boosting Beyond Baroque at a time of urgent financial need. Winners will further benefit from cash prizes and the reading/reception held in their honor. There can be no losers.
Prizes: $500, $250, $100
Final Judge: Tony Barnstone
(Professor at Whittier College, NEA Fellow, Pushcart Prize winner)

CONTEST RULES
1. Submit up to three unpublished poems,
40line limit.
2. All themes and styles welcome.
3. Deadline Sept. 1st. 2010 (postmarked)
4. No ID on poems; poet's name, address,
phone, e-mail address and poem titles on
cover sheet.
5. Send entries, including $15 reading fee,
to: Beyond Baroque Contest, 681 Venice
Blvd., Venice, CA 90291.
6. Checks payable to Beyond Baroque
7. No SASE. Poems not returned.
Note: A reading/reception will be held for
the three cash winners and five top finalists
at Beyond Baroque on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010.

*Art by Emily Winters

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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