THE ARTISTS FORUM SPOKEN WORD COMPETITION, part of our juried arts programming, is open to poets seeking to gain exposure in the New York City and international arts and media market.
Its mission is to provide an accessible platform for creative writer/performers to present their best work for juried selection, increase artist communication and business contacts, provide career advancement opportunities, and publicly award the work and talents of creative artists.
Our 2021 Competition Theme: (THE) POLITICS OF EMOTION
See our submission site for competition theme details and our list of entry categories.
SUBMISSIONS
Each submission, reviewed by a panel of industry professionals, will be rated upon its individual merits. Finalists in each category will be judged against one another and a winner declared. Our list of competition jurors is forthcoming.
Our Grand Prize winner will be presented with an opportunity for mentorship sessions with a prominent photography industry professional.
All selected artists are eligible for a television studio or Zoom interview to be promoted on our online platforms and via THE ARTISTS FORUM: AFTV – a 20+ year arts based television program broadcasted from mid-town Manhattan in New York City.
Opening Date: AUGUST 11, 2021
Submission Deadline: OCTOBER 8, 2021
THE ARTISTS FORUM INC., now in its 22nd year, is a New York City based non-profit arts service organization specializing in events, juried competitions, and media for artists. The organization provides an unparalleled platform for emerging and mid-career artists to share their stories with the world’s creative communities.
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