this season of programming from queer voices mn has us thinking all about craft! in our fall panel series, out in the stacks, we held a series of discussions delving into the queer home of craft, or, that queerest, truest home that we can all find within ourselves that informs our unique creative quirkiness. this […]
If you’re connected to the literary community in the Twin Cities, you likely already know about the valuable work Saint Paul Almanac does. As a small (but mighty!) nonprofit, we rely heavily on the volunteer efforts of our Board of Directors to bring our mission and programs to life. 2025 marks our 20th anniversary and […]
Queer Voices is hosting two retreats for queer writers in MN in 2025; the Early Career Writer’s Retreat and the Mid Career Writer’s Retreat. These retreats are meant to be these retreats are meant to be a space for a multi-genre cohort of writers to have time and space to create with guidance from mentors. […]
2025 Poet Artist Collaboration Poet Application Red Wing Arts is excited to announce the 24th Annual Poet Artist Collaboration! We seek 20 juried Poets and 20 juried Artists to participate in this popular annual event which includes an art exhibit of the collaborative artworks and poems, poetry readings, and the creation of a chapbook featuring […]
Blue Earth Review is thrilled to announce the return of the Minnesota Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) Emerging Writer Award, celebrating and supporting the talent of emerging BIPOC writers. This distinguished award comprises three $1,000 prizes, each dedicated to outstanding works in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. The second year of this award will […]
The application must include the following: 1. Cover page 2. Proof of residence in IL, IA, MN, or WI (valid photocopy of driver’s license, current utility bill, etc.). Sensitive information, such a Social Security numbers and Driver’s License numbers, can be redacted. 3. Short bio, listing publications and any relevant work experience (100 words max) […]
Minnesota Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) Emerging Writer Award Blue Earth Review is pleased to announce the first annual Minnesota Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) Emerging Writer Award! This award offers three $1,000 awards, one award each in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. The 2024 guest judge is the poet, essayist, literary critic, […]