FAC Call For Poetry Submissions

FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Arts Council (FAC) is seeking local poets from Fairfield and surrounding towns to participate in the FAC 10th Anniversary Gala on the evening of September 16 at the Regina A Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University.

Poets are invited to submit up to three poems for FAC to consider performing as part of the gala program.

This year’s gala will celebrate the growth of the Fairfield Arts Council and will showcase a variety of significant local arts during the program. One segment will include readings by local poets of their work. Depending on the length of the poems, each poet will read one or two selections; a maximum of four poets will be presenting.

To be considered for participation, mail or drop-off no more than three poems to Fairfield Arts Council, 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield CT 06824, no later than Friday, June 30. Selected semi-finalist poets will be auditioned in July.

Fairfield Arts Council is a not-for-profit organization established to foster cultural development and increase public support for the arts. The organization works to promote all forms of artistic excellence by building alliances, advocating for artists and arts organizations, sharing relevant information, supporting strong arts programs in the schools, expanding resources for the arts, and making the arts accessible to everyone.

For more information call 203-319-1419, email info@FairfieldArtsCouncil or visit FairfieldArtsCouncil.org.