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2020 Frontier Industry Prize Winners

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The 2020 Frontier Industry Prize winners have been announced.

Winner
“The Long Afterlife” by Michelle Phương Ting
To be published on December 2, 2020

2nd Place
“while i walk, my brother assures my nephew there are wildflowers growing in minneapolis” by Chaun Ballard
To be published on November 25, 2020

3rd Place
“Bad Dream With My Grandmother’s Stroke” by Adedayo Agarau
To be published on November 18, 2020

Michelle Phương Ting’s piece was selected by Daniel Slager, Peter LaBerge, and Carmen Giménez Smith, and she took home a $3000 prize.

Visit Frontier Poetry‘s website for author bios, as well as a list of finalists and poets on the longlist.

Frontier Poetry New Voices Fellow 2020: Dujie Tahat

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Frontier FellowshipFrontier Poetry’s New Voices Fellowship is for uplifting and supporting “emerging poets from traditionally marginalized communities.” Congratulations to the newly announced Fellow for 2020: Dujie Tahat.

Tahat will receive a $500 grant, editorial guidance, the opportunity to read for Frontier, and publication of his work.

You can learn more about Tahat, listen to his podcast, and read recent work linked from the Frontier Poetry website.

Frontier Poetry Partners with Antioch University LA for New Fellowship

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Frontier Poetry Antioch MFA Fellowship PrizeOnline literary magazine Frontier Poetry announces a new fellowship in partnership with the creative writing program at Antioch University Los Angeles.

The Antioch-Frontier Fellowship allows the winner to experience one of Antioch University LA’s MFA residencies first-hand. This includes 10 days of intense learning and immersion with mentorship and community opportunities. The fellow can choose between the Summer 2020 residency or the Winter 2021 residency.

The fellowship will cover travel expenses and lodging. Also, it awards a $1,000 cash prize to cover any additional expenses. The Winner will also be published on the Frontier Poetry website. February 15 application deadline. The Editors of Frontier Poetry and staff of Antioch University will select the winner. Learn more about the fellowship at Frontier Poetry‘s website.