Open Space Haiku Call for Submissions

“A Good Place to Stumble Upon”
Traditional Haiku and Senryū
March- April 2011
Hosted by: The Open Space Visitor Center

The purpose of the Open Space Division is to acquire, protect, maintain, and manage significant natural landscapes and cultural resources for present and future generations. Major Public Open Space enhances the urban environment and provides wildlife habitat while offering opportunities for public enjoyment through outdoor education and low-impact recreation. The Visitor Center and Gallery act as a hub for the City’s many beautiful Open Space properties.

During the months of March and April 2011 Open Space will host a collection of haiku and senryū in a gallery setting. Poets are welcome to submit three to five traditional haiku or senryū consisting of no more than 17 syllables. Accepted work(s) will be placed on the walls of the gallery during “Poetry In Place”, and during the Recycled Art Fair. There will be a poet reception for the haiku/senryū event in March.

Please Note: Applicants need to embody The City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Mission Statement within their submissions.

Poet/Author Name:
Address:
Contact Information (phone, e-mail):
Poet Biography:

Place your entry in the body of your email and send to Gina Marselle: HYPERLINK “mailto:ginamwrites@aol.com” ginamwrites@aol.com. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Friday, JANUARY 21, 2011.

◙ For inquiries concerning the gallery or the application process please call the Visitor Center @ 505-897-8831 or write to HYPERLINK “mailto:jrwillis@cabq.gov” jrwillis@cabq.gov.

◙ The Open Space Alliance is a nonprofit group of volunteers working with the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division to enhance our quality of life through: Increasing awareness of Open Space lands; building and strengthening partnerships with groups who share Open Space values; promoting conservation; acquisition and stewardship of Open Space lands; strengthening volunteerism and community outreach programs; and providing financial support.

◙ To learn more about the visitor center, please visit, HYPERLINK “http://www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter.html” http://www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter.html.