Kirkstall Art Trail 2026 Poetry Competition

For 2026, Kirkstall Art Trail are launching an inaugural poetry competition, with two prizes, one national and one local, with the aim of producing a collection featuring the ten best poetry submissions. This will be available for sale during the Kirkstall Art Trail weekend (18 and 19 July) and through the website.

The winning poems will be selected by Kirkstall poet, Jim Corah.

• The Kirkstall Art Trail National Poetry Prize is open to all UK residents.
• The Kirkstall Art Trail LS Poetry Prize is open to all residents with a Leeds (LS) postcode.

Entries must be in English, can be up to 40 lines in length and on any theme.

Prizes:

National Poetry Prize: £30

LS Poetry Prize: £20