<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><div class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-m_-5910152261247775633gmail-m_-1056350675347895062gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">CALL FOR ENTRIES: The History of Sonoma County</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">A Poetry Contest for Adults and Youth </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Deadline for entry May 1, 2017</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><b class=""> </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">SCA announces a poetry contest, entitled "The History of Sonoma County" which invites local writers to submit poems about the history of Sonoma County. Poems selected from this contest will be displayed at Sebastopol Center for the Arts and winners will be invited to attend and read their winning poem at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts on June 10. The contest juror is Sonoma County Poet Laureate, Iris Jamahl Dunkle. Dunkle is the author of two poetry collections, Gold Passage (2013) and There's a Ghost in this Machine of Air (2015). </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><div class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> </span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">The entry deadline is <span style="background-color: yellow; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">Monday, May 1, 2017.</span> Youth, teens and adults are invited to submit their work and may submit up to three entries per contestant. The fee for adults is $8 for members of the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, $10 for non-members, and $5 for youth entries age 18 and under. For complete contest guidelines visit </span><a href="https://form.jotformpro.com/70865922357970" target="_blank" class="">History of Sonoma County Poetry Contest</a><span style="background-color: rgb(236, 233, 230);" class=""> </span>or <span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">visit the Center's website at </span><a href="http://www.sebarts.org/" target="_blank" class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">www.sebarts.org</span></a><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> or email a request to </span><a href="mailto:lindag@monitor.net" target="_blank" class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">lindag@sebarts.org</span></a><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">,</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><div class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; font-family: 'times new roman', serif;" class=""><br clear="all" class=""></span></span><div style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 20.700000762939453px;" class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> </span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Sebastopol Center for the Arts presents</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">The History of Sonoma County</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">A Poetry Contest for Adults and Youth</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Guidelines</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Deadline for Entry: May 1, 2017</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><div class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Awards: </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">One juror will select the winning entries.</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Three Winners will be selected in each of the following categories: Youth (K-5), Junior High (6-8), High School (9-12), Adult </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Winners will read their poems at a reception June 10, 7:30pm, </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Winning entries will be displayed at SCA </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">First place winners in all categories will each be awarded a $50 prize, Second place winners will receive a $25 prize and Third place winner will receive a $15 prize.</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Winning entries may be published in SCA's "QuARTerly" and on the website.</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><div class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Entry Guidelines:</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Entries are online only to be uploaded at: </span><a href="https://form.jotformpro.com/70865922357970" target="_blank" class="">History of Sonoma County Poetry Contest</a><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> (or </span><a href="https://form.jotformpro.com/70865922357970" target="_blank" class="">https://form.jotformpro.com/<wbr class="">70865922357970</a>)<span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">All entries must be original, unpublished, and not previously exhibited or read at SCA.</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">All entries must be submitted in a font no smaller than 12 pt. Times New Roman (or equivalent).</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Each entry must be submitted in a Word Doc or PDF file, on a single 8½ x 11" page, with margins no less than 1 inch around. </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Writers may submit a maximum of 3 entries.</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Writers must submit two copies of each entry, one blind copy (without any author identification for judging), and a second copy identifying the author and city of residency for display. Each entry must be named as follows:lastname.firstname.<wbr class="">1namedcopy and lastname.firstname.noname (for the copy without a name.) For example:</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: 'courier new';" class="">o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Smith.Amy.1name and Smith.Amy.1noname</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: 'courier new';" class="">o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Smith.Amy.2name and Smith.Amy.2noname</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: 'courier new';" class="">o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Smith.Amy.3name and Smith.Amy.3noname</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Due to volume considerations, a literary panel may prescreen entries.</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><div class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> </span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Deadlines & Fees:</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Entries must be submitted online by May 1, 2017.</span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Sebastopol Center for the Arts members: $8 per entry (membership is $40 annually). </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Non-members: $10 per entry. </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Youth age 18 and under $5 per entry. </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoListParagraph"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><span style="font-family: symbol;" class="">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'times new roman';" class=""> </span></span></span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">Winners will be notified by May 25. </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">For more information, email </span><a href="mailto:lindag@monitor.net" target="_blank" class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">lindag@sebarts.org</span></a><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> or </span><a href="tel:(707)%20829-4797" target="_blank" class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">707-829-4797</span></a><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> or visit </span><a href="http://www.sebarts.org/" target="_blank" class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference">www.sebarts.org</span></a><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> </span><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"></span></p><div class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"> </span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div class=""><span class="m_2732916053368237175gmail-MsoSubtleReference"><br class=""></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>