The Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission and ARTS!Lafayette have established this prize to honor Michael's memory and continue his commitment to bringing quality arts experiences to our community.
Michael Adams Poetry Prize Reading & Reception
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Church of the Arts
110 Roosevelt St.
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth Poetry 5:00 - 6:00
Readings by 2015 Winning Youth Poets
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Prizes for three categories: elementary, middle, and high school
Reception 6:00-7:00
Refreshments will be provided
Adult Poetry 7:00 - 8:30
Readings by 2015 Winning Adult Poets
1st Place and two Honorable Mention Prizes for the following categories “Social Justice” and “The Natural World” and the "Michael Adams Poetry Prize”
Named in honor of the poet Michael Adams, the Michael Adams Poetry Prize aims to cultivate and inspire poetry while celebrating Lafayette’s commitment to community arts.