Call for Submissions

For its 5th edition, the Poetry Downtown Festival shines a spotlight on American Indian poetry—celebrating the rich traditions, vibrant voices, and visionary perspectives Indigenous poets bring to our stages!

Call for Submissions

June 30, 2025 Uncategorized 0

Celebrating American Indian Poetry

Theme Turtle Island

What to Submit • Lyric, prose, formal (syllabic, metrical, etc.), hybrid or experimental poetry • Maximum 30 lines per poem • Works in English

Prizes • Up to 52 poets will be selected for the official anthology

Reading Schedule • only online this year

Deadline All entries must be received by September 1.

Submission Fee Free

Join us in celebrating American Indian Poetry!

submit here

Support:
- volunteer
- crowdfunding
- donate
- sponsor

Make America Write Again
- MAWA

Program:
All events at the honored poet’s birthplace and deathplace — and the connecting Poetry Train — have been canceled!

Poetry Cab:
- www.poetrycab.com

Sponsor:
- www.poetryonair.com

Contact:
Poetry Downtown
attn. Erik van Loon
+31 6 E VAN LOON
+31 6 3 826 5666
poetrydowntownfestival@gmail.com

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