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Eleanor Berry, OPA President Emerita, has recently completed a two-year term as President of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. At the 2016 NFSPS Convention in Minnesota, she handed the gavel to her successor, Jim Barton of Arkansas. She will remain on the NFSPS Executive Board for two more years, serving as Chair of […]
NFSPS News: Oregon Poets Place in National Contests Read More »
Let’s face it; we all walk to the beat of a different drummer. So let’s celebrate the individual soundtracks of our lives. For our fourth issue of The Poeming Pigeon, we are seeking original poems that explore the topic of music—every style, every genre—from Bolero to Brown-Eyed Girl. What song triggers an unexpected walk down
Accepting Submissions for Music Themed Issue of The Poeming Pigeon thru June 30 Read More »
The Oregon Poetry Association is seeking presentation proposals for its 2016 annual conference, September 30th – October 2nd, in Eugene. Writing workshops, solo and group readings, lectures, panel discussions, ekphrastic and multi-media presentations, skits, or anything else related to poetry are welcome! Join keynote speaker John Witte and Oregon poet laureate Liz Woody, as
OPA Fall 2016 Conference Call for Proposals Read More »
OPA announces the 2016 STUDENT CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY May 21st, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Charles Jordan Community Center 9009 N Foss Ave. Portland, Oregon
2016 STUDENT CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY Read More »
Poet’s Choice judged by Vince Wixon Poet’s Choice 1st Place Ruth F. Harrison “On the Possibility of Action” Poet’s Choice 2nd Place Leah Stenson “Untitled” Poet’s Choice 3rd Place Jennifer Dorner “Leaving India” Poet’s Choice 1st Honorable Mention David Pickering “Frequency” Poet’s Choice 2nd Honorable Mention Nancy Flynn “Watts Towering” Poet’s Choice 3rd Honorable Mention
Oregon Poetry Association – 2016 Spring Contest Winners Read More »
This month, our student contest winning poems are on exhibit in the State Capitol building in Salem. If you have a chance while National Poetry Month lasts, check them out! The capitol building is open weekdays, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Also please congratulate our Manningham winners: High school division First Place: Marika
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Oregon’s Students! Read More »
The Oregon Poetry Association congratulates the winners in the eighteenth annual K-12 student poetry contest. We are delighted to announce that student poems will be featured in an exhibit in the state capitol building during April, National Poetry Month! Division I: Kindergarten through Second Grade Due to a shortage of entries in this category, judges
2016 Oregon Student Poetry Contest Winners! Read More »
Shawn Aveningo of The Poetry Box is proud to announce the upcoming release of the latest issue of The Poeming Pigeon: Doobie or Not Doobie, just in time for the Oregon’s first ‘legal’ 4/20! The Poeming Pigeon: A Journal of Poetry and Prose Vol 2, Issue 1 — Doobie or Not Doobie? ISBN: 978-0-9863304-83 $12.00
The Poetry Box’s “The Poeming Pigeon: Doobie or Not Doobie” Coming Soon! Read More »
Mark your calendars! OPA’s 2016 annual conference will be September 30th – October 2nd, 2016, in Eugene. The Valley River Inn hosts, and there will be a public open mic at Tsunami Books the evening of October 1st. We are using the same format as last fall’s conference in Portland. Watch for a call for
OPA Fall Conference 2016! Read More »
LAST CALL: Oregon Poetry Association’s Spring 2016 Contest Deadline is March 1! This week is your last chance to submit to OPA’s contest, so get your entries in. There are seven categories to choose from, and our renowned judges include Vince Wixon, Don Colburn, Margaret Chula, Lisa Ciccarello, Jeff Whitney, Bette Husted, Emily Pittman Newberry, and
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