Competition
ABOUT JACK CLEMO
Jack Clemo, ‘Poet of the Clay’, was one of Britain’s foremost poets. Labelled ‘one of the most original writers of our time’ by the Sunday Times, his work combined an uncompromising Christian mysticism with stark images of the working-class Cornwall he loved so much. ‘His visual sense and musical ear would be remarkable in any poet … we can truly call him a visionary poet’ (Elizabeth Jennings) and this vision is all the more remarkable because Jack Clemo had been blind for 25 years and deaf for 40.
JACK CLEMO AND ARTS CENTRE GROUP
Arts Centre Group is a global association of Christians working professionally in the arts and media. Jack was a member for many years. When he died in 1994 the decision was made to inaugurate an annual poetry competition in his memory.
A bequest was left to ACG by Jack and was used to commission a sculpture from fellow ACG member Iain Cotton, made from Cornish Stone, which is held by the winner of the competition for each year.
THE COMPETITION
THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL UK RESIDENTS
The main aim is to encourage poetic works from both new and established writers.
First Prize £500
The winning entry will be published on our website. www.artscentregroup.org.uk .
For more information on How to Enter and Terms & Conditions click here.
THE JUDGES
The competition is being administered by Tony Jasper. The members of the judging panel will be announced on the ACG website when the competition closes. Previous judges have included poet and broadcaster Stewart Henderson and acclaimed author and performer Adrian Plass.
THE AWARD CEREMONY
The Jack Clemo Awards will be presented at a prestigious arts event in Central London later in 2023.