The following press release was just published by the City of Alexandria.
The “DASHing Words in Motion” poetry contest brings recognition to writers, promotes an appreciation of poetry as an art form, and provides inspiration to individuals using the Alexandria Transit Company’s DASH Buses and Trolleys. The contest encourages quality writing by participants 16 years of age or older, who live, work or study in the City of Alexandria. Contest winners will have their poems on exhibit on DASH buses and trolleys throughout the City, as well as displayed on websites, social media platforms, brochures and flyers.
The online submission deadline for the DASHing Words in Motion is Friday, January 27, 2023. To submit poetry click here.
For additional information about the literary program, visit the Office of the Arts website: alexandriava.gov/Arts or email [email protected].
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact [email protected] or 703.746.5565, Virginia Relay 711.
The competition caps off a pretty good year for DASH, though there’s some discussion about whether the fare-free system will be sustainable.
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