Join Arts Richmond for a poetry competition and cultural events

Residents are invited to enter the Arts Richmond Poetry Prize and showcase their creativity. For those who enjoy the arts in other ways, there’s a vibrant programme of events, activities, and shows available this October.

Arts Richmond Poetry Prize 2025

Whether you’re new to poetry or a seasoned writer, entries are invited. Submit your poem before Friday 17 January 2025 to win prizes of £250, £150, and £75.

The theme for this competition is 'Changes'. A judging panel will select 40 poems to be judged by Roger McGough who will choose the winning poems. The final 40 poems will be read by actors experienced in the performance of poetry and Roger will present the winning poets with their prizes at The Exchange Twickenham on Sunday 1 June 2025. 

The 40 final poems will be published in an anthology to mark the event. The copyright of each poem remains with the author. However, by entering the competition, authors of the winning poems grant the organisers of the Arts Richmond Poetry Prize the right to publish and use them in promotional displays.

You can find out more about the prize.

October programme

Arts Richmond launches its October programme with a line-up of workshops, lectures, films, music performances and more. You can view the full list of events.

Residents can get a £10 taster membership with Arts Richmond, giving you membership until the renewal month of April 2025. 

Arts Richmond is an independent charity with over 100 affiliated societies based in the borough. The charity provides a wide variety of services and events aimed at promoting local arts and cultural activity.