Historical April–May 2000 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Those who are talented at verse and 11 years and older may enter the MetroLines Poetry Contest sponsored by Arts in Transit, the Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club and the International Writers Center.
This contest is aimed at writers who live within a 100-mile radius of St. Louis.
The categories and awards are: Up to age 11 $50 Ages 12-17 $75 Ages 18 and up $100 The winning poems will be displayed in MetroLink vehicles and on Bi-State buses during July and August of 2000. Those interested in participating must submit one unsigned poem of up to 14 lines, typed on 8.5 x 11″ paper. Include age, name, address, phone number, and title of the poem in a separate cover letter. Poems must be received by April 14 by 4pm. Mail or hand deliver the poem to: Poetry Contest International Writers Center Washington University Campus Box 1071 St. Louis MO 63130-4899 For more information, call Arts in Transit at 314-982-1413.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2000.
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Archival transcription note: Opening says 11 years and older but prize list includes up to 11. Both source statements retained.
Original source: SD_Times2000_04.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
