Ohio Poetry Association Blog

A Call for Submissions :  Southern Ohio Anthology. Submit poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction that reflects the unique spirit of southern Ohio life in terms of setting, theme, or mood. Include a brief explanation of how the submission connects to southern Ohio, as well as a brief biographical statement and contact information. Deadline:  June 15, 2012. Send to: ncarpathios@shawnee.edu as an attachment, or typed hard copy to Neil Carpathios, Shawnee State University, Dept. of English & Humanities, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Snail mail submissions will be recycled, unless SASE with sufficient postage is included. For a printable flier, click: Call for Submissions: Southern Ohio Anthology

Here's a unique opportunity for poets to perform at the Wayne County Fairgrounds: Wooster Jam 2012! Apply online here ! The deadline is March 2, and after filling out the online application, email a sample of your poems to woosterjam@gmail.com (They're also willing to help reimburse artists for travel expenses...) From Wooster Jam 's website: Wooster Jam 2012 The Jam is an end-of-semester celebration of music and the arts that thrive both on and off The College of Wooster campus, consisting of an array of individual artists and ensembles from a myriad of art forms and media. The gathering will take place at the historic Wayne County Fairgrounds on April 20 and 21, using several distinct and non-traditional venues. One may hear an A Capella ensemble, the Ohio Light Opera, the Cedar Valley Cloggers and the best rock music on campus – all at different venues simultaneously. The Jam is a unique fusion of language art sound motion music and interactivity. We are looking for