📣 August poetry news
Hello poets and poetry lovers,
That's right, Queensland Poetry is hiring. We're looking for our new Artistic Director and it could be you! For more info, head to our website. Expressions of interest close this Friday 13 August.
This month is postively jam-packed with upcoming events and workshops for you, plus an excellent giveaway from Avid Reader!
We hope you enjoy.
Yours in poetry,
— The QP Team
Are you our next Artistic Director?
The Artistic Director will lead the artistic direction of the Queensland Poetry Festival (QPF), delivering a high quality, diverse and dynamic festival program.
Expressions of interest will remain open until midnight on Friday 13th August 2021. Please send an introductory letter addressing the Position Description and a resume to Tom Cochrane, QP President at info@qldpoetry.org
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
SPECIAL EVENT: Not Quite Right For Us
Queensland Poetry x Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions presents: ‘Not Quite Right for Us’ – a new poetry film featuring dynamic poets from around the world, reading their work from the newly released anthology, 'Not Quite Right for Us': Forty Authors Speak Volumes.
This film will air on 22 August 2021 at 6pm AEST on Queensland Poetry’s Facebook page.
Featuring readings from:
Amina Atiq (UK-Yemen), Francesca Beard (UK-Malaysia), Jay Bernard (UK-Jamaica), Richard Georges (British Virgin Islands), John Hegley (UK), Joshua Idehen (UK-Nigeria), Andy Jackson (Australia), Laniyuk (Australia), Jamie Thrasivoulou (UK).
And interviews with:
Francesca Beard, Richard Georges and Andy Jackson, hosted by Sharmilla Beezmohun.
With thanks to Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions: Sarah Sanders and Sharmilla Beezmohun (co-founders) and Nick Chapman.
📣 Volta Poetry in September
Ready for your next dose of FREE poetry at Brisbane Square Library?
Our September event features Tyza Hart, Younghee Park and Nathan Stoneham, and will be held on 3 September at 6pm.
Book in quick for electric poetry, spoken word, and the unexpected.
📣 Upcoming workshops
Open up your diaries and book in for a Zoom workshop! Each of our workshops runs twice, to make sure there's a session to suit every schedule. Each ticket costs just $30 for concession holders (or $40 full). BOOK NOW.
📣 Book now
The Art of Invisible Mending: Creative poetry editing with Felicity Plunkett — 15 or 26 August
We Contain Multitudes: Digital poems in Twine with Zenobia Frost — 12 or 23 September
📣 Poetry opportunities
Cordite 103: Amble: Submissions close 15 August.
Australian Poetry Anthology Vol.9: Submissions close 20 August.
Baby Teeth Journal: Submissions close 22 August.
Woorilla Poetry Prize: Submissions close 5 September.
Strange Horizons: Open year-round for poetry.
Rattle: Open year-round.
Overland Journal: Open for poetry submissions.
#EnbyLife Journal: Submissions open to non-binary and gender diverse creatives.
Donate to Queensland Poetry!
QP is a not-for-profit organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status: your donation is now tax-deductible!
Your donation will help grow poetry in Queensland!
📣 Upcoming Qld events
Not Quite Right For Us: 22 August 6pm AEST online.
Australian Poetry Slam - Brisbane Heat #1: 26 August, The Zoo.
Australian Poetry Slam - Gold Coast Heat: 26 August, Dust Temple.
Red Room Poetry Month: Events throughout August.
Volta Poetry: Brisbane Square Library, first Fridays.
Poetry in the Park, Logan: check website for next events.
Voices of Colour: check website for next events.