The Clackamas Arts Alliance’s Literary Arts Committee is excited to announce its 4th Annual Writing Contest. Once again, we are looking for all POETRY submissions.
DEADLINE: APRIL 27, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
- There will be one First Place winner and one or more Runner Up winners. First Place winners will receive a cash prize of $250. Runner Up winners will receive a cash prize of $100.
- The winners will be notified on or near May 25, 2026. Finalist entries will be judged by a local celebrity poet.
- Winners will be invited to read their entries at the Milwaukie Poetry Series, First Friday reading on June 5, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 2036 SE Jefferson St. Milwaukie, OR 97222, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
Writers must work or live in Clackamas County, Oregon and be at least 18 years of age at the time of submission. Please download and review the ELIGIBILITY AND CONTEST RULES here.