2024 High School Spoken Word Contest

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High school students who attend school in Durham, Orange, or Wake County are invited to submit an original spoken word piece.

A panel of professional spoken word artists and poets will review all entries and select 12 winners. Cash prizes in the amounts of $1000, $500, and $300 will be awarded to the top three student submissions. Nine additional students will receive honorable mentions and will each be awarded a $100 Amazon gift card.

Video about this contest from award-winning spoken word artist Dasan Ahanu

Tips from Dasan on spoken word performance

Please direct questions to United Arts.

DEADLINE: Sunday, November 3, 2024 before 11:59 pm

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