2024 Rhonda Gail Williford Award for Poetry is accepting responses from the international writers
https://humanrightsartmovement.org/rhonda-gail-williford-award-for-poetry
September 10, 2024
About Opportunity
The US-based non-profit organization, the International Human Rights Art Movement, is accepting submissions from writers, poets, and artists worldwide for its 2024 Rhonda Gail Williford Award. Applicants should submit one unpublished poem that incorporates themes of justice, dignity, and resistance. An international selection jury will choose the winners, who will receive cash prizes.
About Organizer
The International Human Rights Art Movement is a non-profit organization that was founded at Dixon Place Theater (NYC) in 2017 by artist-activist Tom Block.
The International Human Rights Art Festival offers a platform for international artists whose voices are often overlooked, or even actively suppressed.
The Rhonda Gail Williford Award for Poetry celebrates the bold, passionate, and justice-driven legacy of poet and attorney Rhonda Gail Williford.
The International Human Rights Art Festival offers a platform for international artists whose voices are often overlooked, or even actively suppressed.
The Rhonda Gail Williford Award for Poetry celebrates the bold, passionate, and justice-driven legacy of poet and attorney Rhonda Gail Williford.
Details
Eligibility:
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Both emerging and professional writers from all over the globe can apply for this award
Participation fee:
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Participation is free
Award/prize:
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First Prize $150
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Second Prize $100
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Third Prize $50
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Up to five Honorable nominations
Application requirements:
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Artist statement and personal information
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CV/portfolio (brief biography)
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Applicants should submit one unpublished poem that incorporates themes of justice, dignity, and resistance
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Documents should be sent on the email: hello@humanrightsartmovement.org, with the subject line: Rhonda Gail Williford Award for Poetry.
The submission closes:
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30 September, 2024