LIC Arts Open 2026 - poetry festival open call

Open Call for Poetry / Spoken Word

Apply by 30, 2026

Calling all poets and spoken word artists! The Poetry Festival will be curated by Queens Laureate Maria Lisella. Taking place from May 17, 12-3pm at The Local NY in Long Island City.

🎤 Poetry/Spoken Word

Details:
- Performances can range from 1-15 minutes
- All selected artists will receive a small honorarium (amounts will depend on each proposal and our available funding)
**Deadline to apply: April 30, 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to share your work with a dynamic audience and be part of one of Queens' most wonderful arts festivals!
For inquiries, please contact: info@licartsopen.org
For more information about LIC-A & LIC ARTS Open, please visit www.licartists.org
Use the form below to submit your poetry/spoken word for consideration. You must include a description and the length of your proposed piece. Video submissions are also welcome.
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Upload at least one link to some of your previous performances below or you can upload an mp3 as an alternatiive:
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This is a curated event. Submitting performance ideas does not guarantee selection for the event. Entries can be submitted by this online form only, and submissions must be received by midnight on the date of the deadline. If accepted into the event, artists will be expected to complete a performance agreement including a waiver of liability. Click Submit to finish your application.
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