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Call-out: expression of interest for editors of the 2023 FSP Anthology
Friendly Street Poets (FSP) has a wonderful opportunity for two volunteer editors for the next poetry anthology based on readings in 2023.
Since its beginnings in 1975, FSP has consistently brought the work of both established and developing writers to a keen readership. The new annual anthology will be the 48th in our proud history.
The positions involve the editors:
- attending the monthly (Feb to Dec) readings at the Box Factory in the Adelaide CBD;
- selecting a Poem of the Month from poems submitted, which will appear on our website — and deciding on Honourable Mentions where warranted;
- determining poems for inclusion in the anthology;
- corresponding with the successful poets, gathering bio information, etc;
- writing an introduction for the book;
- organising cover design, layout, etc;
- liaising with the printers;
- launching the book during the year.
New Poets 23 launch at Halifax Cafe
Monday 17 October 2022
6:00pm for 7:00pm start
Halifax Cafe
187 Halifax Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
Come along and celebrate the launch of New Poets 23, featuring the first published collections of poetry from Stephy Kate Dewan, Shaine Melrose and Heather Nimmo.
MC will be Nigel Ford. Judge, Heather Taylor Johnson will be there to share her feedback about the winning entries.
The winning poets will read selections of their work and copies of the New Poets 23 collection will be available to purchase on the night.
The Halifax Cafe will be open for food and beverages.
Viral Lines: your pandemic life in poetry and pictures – Session 2
Sunday, 30th October, 2022
10:00am – 4:00pm
Stirling Library
63 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
$30 / $25 concession includes morning tea.
Discover how to capture love, loss and life during COVID, combining poetic life writing and drawings / photos.
Satura Poetry Prize Winner, Maria Vouis and Artist / Poet, Julia Wakefield will inspire your inner storyteller with engaging exercises aimed to distill your pandemic memories.
You will take home a creative work that expresses YOUR COVID experience.
Suitable for teachers’ PD & certificates provided.
Contact: Maria at 0407 354 784.
Supported by SPIN, FSP and the Government of South Australia: SA Health.
Viral Lines: your pandemic life in poetry and pictures
Saturday, 17th Sept, 2022
10:00am – 4:00pm
The OpenDoor Uniting Church
1 Collingwood Street, Goolwa
$30 / $25 concession includes morning tea.
Discover how to capture love, loss and life during COVID, combining poetic life writing and drawings / photos.
Satura Poetry Prize Winner, Maria Vouis and Artist / Poet, Julia Wakefield will inspire your inner storyteller with engaging exercises aimed to distill your pandemic memories.
You will take home a creative work that expresses YOUR COVID experience.
Suitable for teachers’ PD & Certificates provided.
Contact: Maria at 0407 354 784.
Supported by SPIN, FSP and the Government of South Australia: SA Health.
FSP August City Meeting: Anthology 46 launch and open mic
Monday, 1st August, 2022
from 6:00pm
The Box Factory
59 Regent St, Adelaide, SA 5000
We will be very pleased to launch the FSP Anthology 46, edited by Louise Nicholas and Judy Dally. Judge Jude Aquilina will announce the winners of the Nova and Satura Prizes.
FSP members with poems in the Anthology will be invited to read their selection.
Following the launch, there will be an Open Mic as usual for those who have not read already. Add your name to the reading list on the night if you want a turn at the mic. Bring two printed copies of your poems with your name and contact details if you want them considered for next year’s anthology, or submit them electronically via the form below after the session.… Click for more