The Alabama State Council on the Arts makes cash awards to individual writers in the literary arts based on merit of work, career achievement, career potential, and service to the state. The award recognizes artistic excellence as well as professional commitment and maturity. It is intended to contribute to the further development of the literary artist and the advancement of his or her professional career. Applicants are encouraged to be as specific as possible about the proposed use of fellowship funds. Read More…
The state Poetry Out Loud Competition for Alabama will be held on February 20, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. The event is free and open to the public.
Alabama hopefuls will vie for another chance to place themselves as National winners in Poetry Out Loud 2012. On February 20, high school students from all over the state will convene to recite poetry, both from classic, well-known poets to original poetry, written by them especially for this competition. Read More…
The Alabama Writers’ Forum organizes writers, educators, publishers, and others interested in the literary arts to network and advance literature through community involvement and audience development. Join the Forum.