Anne Spencer 30th Annual Poetry Contest
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About this event
One of 2 upcoming events at Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum.
Contest Theme "Why are you an American?" Division & Prize Structure Four $100 Cash Prizes will be awarded to individual category winners: Youth Division (Ages 4–8): One winner ($100 prize) Youth Division (Ages 9–13): One winner ($100 prize) Youth Division (Ages 14–18): One winner ($100 prize) Adult Division: One winner ($100 prize) Submission Guidelines Eligibility: Open to all poets! Entry Limit: Maximum of 2 entries per person. How to Enter: Email your poems to [email protected]. Key Dates Submission Deadline: September 5, 2026 Awards Ceremony: Saturday, September 19, 2026 (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM) Location: Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum | 1313 Pierce St, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Finalists and winners will be announced at the ceremony, followed by live readings from the winning poets.
