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People’s Choice — 2023 2-Day Poem Contest

By Contemporary Verse 2
UPDATE: The votes are in! "A Short Play Featuring Neural Pathways" by Paula Turcotte is the Winner of the People's...

First Friday – June 2nd!

By Contemporary Verse 2
Winnipeg! This fun, free event is happening this Friday, June 2nd! Join us from 6-8:30pm for an evening of poetry...

Mini 2-Day Contest Winner (Part 3!)

By Contemporary Verse 2
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the latest Mini 2-Day Poem Contest that we played on Saturday!  ...

Mini 2-Day Contest Winner (Part 2!!)

By Contemporary Verse 2
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the latest Mini 2-Day Poem Contest that we played on Saturday! Nicholas...

Mini 2-Day Contest Winner

By Contemporary Verse 2
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the Mini 2-Day Poem Contest that we played on Saturday! Paula Turcotte...

Mini 2-Day Contest

By Contemporary Verse 2
✨CONTEST ALERT✨ Sharpen your pencils and your wits! It's time for the 2023 2-Day Poem Contest warm up round! We...

Winter Issue Launch

By Contemporary Verse 2
  Join us on Thursday, January 26, at 7pm CT on Zoom as we launch our Winter Issue with readings...

Submissions Are Now Open For The Animal Issue!

By Contemporary Verse 2
“But my courage is roaring like the sound of the sun ‘Cause it’s vain about its mane and will reveal...

Youth Poetry and Art Workshop

By Contemporary Verse 2
Announcing CV2's first zine-making workshop! Open to youth ages 16 to 18, the free and in-person workshop will be facilitated...