CFA Literary Artist Guild

The Center for the Arts Literary Artist Guild provides members with many opportunities throughout the year. Writers of all styles and genres are welcome. Current members include writers, poets, and playwrights.

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CALL for POETRY

CELEBRATE POETRY MONTH: APRIL 2026

SUBMIT TO OUR ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST

Theme:

HAPPY 250 TH BIRTHDAY AMERICA

Deadline March 26th

Rules for Submissions

Visual Verse

The Visual Verse was created to connect poetry with the local community, beautifully blending verse and imagery to highlight the unique character of the Lake Sunapee Region across five printed editions.

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Poetry of the Literary Guild

Poetry distills complex emotions into vivid language, offering solace, insight, and inspiration. Its rhythm and imagery transcend barriers, fostering reflection, empathy, and enriching our shared human experience.

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Writer's Drop-In

Join us for our Writer's Drop-In, open to all CFA members. First Monday of each month from 6 PM–7:30 PM at 428 Main Street, New London, where writers of all levels can connect, share ideas, and work on their projects in a welcoming space.

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2025 Teen Writing Contest Winners

Browse the latest winners of the Teen Writing Contest and read samples of their winning work.!

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Artist Spotlights & Poems from John Hay Poet Society

Celebrate the Written Word with The Center for the Arts and The Annual 2025 Poetry Contest

New London, NH: The Center for the Arts is honored to partner with The Newbury Public Library and the Inkwell Writers’ Alliance in...

December Poetry

Poems from John Hay Poet Society Lanterned Yawl Christmas Eve on lanterned yawl Drawn upon my woolen shawl Gliding down the icy path...

November Poetry

Poems from John Hay Poet Society The President Elect's Private Thoughts the Morning After the Election (Written before the election...

Spotlight on Poets:
2024 Contest Winner Reception

How to Join or Support

Fuel your writing journey with a Literary Artist Guild membership! Membership of $50 gets you event perks, a website listing, blog access, artist spotlights, critiques, and more creative opportunities.

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