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RCLAS’s mission is to maintain and build a welcoming community of writers and readers, to support the goals of writers at all stages of their development, and to promote an appreciation of all forms of literary arts.
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Garry Gottfriedson is the winner of the 2025 Fred Cogswell Award. Congratulations to Garry, as well as Kayla Czaga (2nd place) and Barbara Tran (3rd Place)! Deep gratitude to all who entered and especially our esteemed judge Cecily Nicholson. Details: rclas.com/2025-fred-co...
Poster with purple background announcing winners with images of books next to headshots. Text: RCLAS 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence in Poetry Winners Announcement 1st Place Garry Gottfriedson - THE FLESH OF ICE Caitlin Press 2nd Place Kayla Czaga MIDWAY House of Anansi Press 3rd Place Barbara Tran PRECEDENTED PARROTING Anstruther Books| Palimpsest Press
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Poetry and Art Salon
Jan 25 @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Anvil Centre, Room 417
Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for a free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats & more! Guests: Poet Jónína Kirton Artist Nancy Whiteside
Theme: Winter Renewal, Reflection & the Natural World
Poster with photo of aloe plant in bloom with portrait of Poet Laureate Janet Kvammen. Poetry and Art Salon January 25, 2026 2:00 pm4:00 pm Anvil Centre, Room 417 Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for a free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats and more! This event will also feature: Poet Jónína Kirton Artist Nancy Whiteside Theme: Winter Renewal, Reflection and the Natural World Come listen, share, and connect. In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society and the City of New Westminster.
January 23, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Poetry and Art Salon
Jan 25 @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Anvil Centre, Room 417
Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for a free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats & more! Guests: Poet Jónína Kirton Artist Nancy Whiteside
Theme: Winter Renewal, Reflection & the Natural World
Poster with photo of aloe plant in bloom with portrait of Poet Laureate Janet Kvammen. Poetry and Art Salon January 25, 2026 2:00 pm4:00 pm Anvil Centre, Room 417 Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for a free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats and more! This event will also feature: Poet Jónína Kirton Artist Nancy Whiteside Theme: Winter Renewal, Reflection and the Natural World Come listen, share, and connect. In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society and the City of New Westminster.
January 23, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Join us February 19th from 7-9 pm for Word Play with Alan Hill at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre! Free! Just bring a pen, paper and your readiness for an engaging prompt.
Poster with a photo of a pen in hand with teal overlay containing text: ARTS NEW WEST Word Play With Alan Hill CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS Thursday, February 19 Time: 7pm -9pm Location: temesewtx, Multi-purpose Room 2 Sponsors: BRITISH COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL Supported by the Province of British Columbia BRITISH COLUMBIA The City of New Westminster RCLAS
January 22, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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We’re accepting submissions for cover art, poetry, art, photography, short form, or hybrid pieces for Vol 4 on the theme “Waterways".

Details at SAPP: sappzine.ca/submit-your-...
SAPP zone poster with undulating lines and a green-blue watery background. Text and additional details: Happy 2026 everyone! With the new year, we’re happy to announce that submissions are officially open for SAPP volume 04! 🎉 Our theme for volume 04 is “waterways.” As water wends its way across the landscape, its flow lends vibrancy to the places and beings it touches. Tell us about the stuff of life, the connections you treasure and the things that bring vibrancy to your life and your community. We’re looking forward to receiving your art, photography, and writing that captures what “waterways” means in your world! Subs open from today (January 5th) to March 31, 2026. We’re accepting submissions for cover art, poetry, art, photography, short form, or hybrid pieces for our third volume. Selected contributors will be paid for their work: $30 per piece and $100 for cover art! SAPP is run entirely by volunteers, so please allow 3-4 months for response time. All funds raised from sales of SAPP go directly towards funding in-person arts events and zine production. Submissions can be sent to editor@sappzine.ca, and you can visit the 🔗 in our bio for more submission details. We can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!
January 22, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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Garry Gottfriedson is the winner of the 2025 Fred Cogswell Award. Congratulations to Garry, as well as Kayla Czaga (2nd place) and Barbara Tran (3rd Place)! Deep gratitude to all who entered and especially our esteemed judge Cecily Nicholson. Details: rclas.com/2025-fred-co...
Poster with purple background announcing winners with images of books next to headshots. Text: RCLAS 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence in Poetry Winners Announcement 1st Place Garry Gottfriedson - THE FLESH OF ICE Caitlin Press 2nd Place Kayla Czaga MIDWAY House of Anansi Press 3rd Place Barbara Tran PRECEDENTED PARROTING Anstruther Books| Palimpsest Press
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Garry Gottfriedson is the winner of the 2025 Fred Cogswell Award. Congratulations to Garry, as well as Kayla Czaga (2nd place) and Barbara Tran (3rd Place)! Deep gratitude to all who entered and especially our esteemed judge Cecily Nicholson. Details: rclas.com/2025-fred-co...
Poster with purple background announcing winners with images of books next to headshots. Text: RCLAS 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence in Poetry Winners Announcement 1st Place Garry Gottfriedson - THE FLESH OF ICE Caitlin Press 2nd Place Kayla Czaga MIDWAY House of Anansi Press 3rd Place Barbara Tran PRECEDENTED PARROTING Anstruther Books| Palimpsest Press
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Congratulations to Garry Gottfriedson for winning the @rclas.bsky.social 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry! As judge Cecily Nicholson noted, 'The Flesh of Ice...is grounded in ongoing contributions to Secwépemc language, sovereignty, and community.'
January 19, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Excited to be reading again with poet laureates Kyeren Regehr @byallmeanswrite.bsky.social and Elee Kraljii Gardiner @eleekg.bsky.social Wed Jan 21 at the Britannia Library in Vancouver! Starts at 6pm, but arrive for a good seat. There will be a few spots on Open Mic

Thanks to Twisted Poets!
January 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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JANUARY 25, 2-4pm, ANVIL CENTRE | STUDIO 417
Poetry & Art Salon with Janet Kvammen, Poet Jónína Kirton & Artist Nancy Whiteside.

Poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats.
Come listen, share & connect.

Free, drop-in.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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JANUARY 25, 2-4pm, ANVIL CENTRE | STUDIO 417
Poetry & Art Salon with Janet Kvammen, Poet Jónína Kirton & Artist Nancy Whiteside.

Poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats & more on the theme of winter Renewal, reflection & the natural world. Come listen, share & connect.

Free, drop-in.
Watercolour framed in overlapping purple on white square with Janet Kvammen Art written on top left and "sheltered in place" written on lower right. Image is two geese identically tucked in its feathers with poppies in a filtered background. Event info: Mark your calendar for the next event Poetry and Art Salon with Janet Kvammen ANVIL CENTRE | STUDIO 417 JANUARY 25 SUNDAY Time – 2:00-4:00 pm Drop-in. No registration required. Special Guests: Poet Jónína Kirton & Artist Nancy Whiteside Theme – Winter Renewal, Reflection and the Natural World Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for a free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats and more! Come listen, share, and connect. In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society and the City of New Westminster.
January 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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December 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Happy Holidays! Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, read, judged, submitted and otherwise contributed to our flourishing community. We welcome all. Here's to a fabulous 2026 in community, together.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence in Poetry. Congratulations to the amazing poets on the list!
Poster with dark purple banner and band of book covers on longlist. Longlist honourees are listed below with book titles in red. Text: We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence In Poetry Royal City Literary Arts Society' 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence In Poetry 2025 Longlist alphabetical by author Midway by Kayla Czaga (House of Anansi Press) she falls again by Rosanna Deerchild (Coach House Books) The Flesh of Ice by Garry Gottfriedson (Caitlin Press) Aqueous by Nathanael Jones (The Porcupine's Quill) I Feel That Way Too by jaz papadopoulos (Nightwood Editions) Signal Infinities by Melanie Siebert (McClelland & Stewart | Penguin Random House) Weather by Rob Taylor (Gaspereau Press) Precedented Parroting by Barbara Tran (Anstruther Books | Palimpsest Press) Scientific Marvel by Chimwemwe Undi (House of Anansi Press) shima by sho yamagushiku (McClelland & Stewart | Penguin Random House)
December 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Hey, just a reminder that @eventmags.bsky.social is open for submissions for this month and January. I am excited to read your new poems! BIPOC writers are especially encouraged to submit www.eventmagazine.ca/submit/
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What We’re Looking For We generally have two open submissions windows during the months of July and August and December and January. Submission windows will close on the last day of the month, or when...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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December 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Well hot damn, isn't this wonderful? Weather was just longlisted for my favourite little poetry book prize. And what company! Thank you to @rclas.bsky.social and 2025 judge Cecily Nicholson for this honour.

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December 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence in Poetry. Congratulations to the amazing poets on the list!
Poster with dark purple banner and band of book covers on longlist. Longlist honourees are listed below with book titles in red. Text: We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence In Poetry Royal City Literary Arts Society' 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence In Poetry 2025 Longlist alphabetical by author Midway by Kayla Czaga (House of Anansi Press) she falls again by Rosanna Deerchild (Coach House Books) The Flesh of Ice by Garry Gottfriedson (Caitlin Press) Aqueous by Nathanael Jones (The Porcupine's Quill) I Feel That Way Too by jaz papadopoulos (Nightwood Editions) Signal Infinities by Melanie Siebert (McClelland & Stewart | Penguin Random House) Weather by Rob Taylor (Gaspereau Press) Precedented Parroting by Barbara Tran (Anstruther Books | Palimpsest Press) Scientific Marvel by Chimwemwe Undi (House of Anansi Press) shima by sho yamagushiku (McClelland & Stewart | Penguin Random House)
December 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Tonight!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · Nov 22
Join our annual Christmas Mingle
Wed. December 10th
Drop in anytime between 6pm to 9pm
@ Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
Snacks/Door prizes/Music

More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/14892...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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This Wednesday! Would love to see you!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · Nov 22
Join our annual Christmas Mingle
Wed. December 10th
Drop in anytime between 6pm to 9pm
@ Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
Snacks/Door prizes/Music

More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/14892...
Blue & white poster with a red strip on the left side with NWA and RCLAS logos across top. Text: New West Artists & Royal City Literary Arts Society Christmas Mingle Wed, December 10 6pm-9pm Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park
December 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Join our annual Christmas Mingle
Wed. December 10th
Drop in anytime between 6pm to 9pm
@ Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
Snacks/Door prizes/Music

More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/14892...
Blue & white poster with a red strip on the left side with NWA and RCLAS logos across top. Text: New West Artists & Royal City Literary Arts Society Christmas Mingle Wed, December 10 6pm-9pm Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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The beautiful RCLAS 2025 Special Winter Edition of Wordplay at Work is now available free for download. It features the winners and runners up of the 2025 Write On! Contest. Enjoy for some winter reading!

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Magazine cover with pale blue watery background, bare trees and a crow. Magazine is the RCLAS Winter "Wordplay at Work" 2025 E-Zine Issue 103, Special Feature Write On! Contest 2025 Winners.
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Join our annual Christmas Mingle
Wed. December 10th
Drop in anytime between 6pm to 9pm
@ Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
Snacks/Door prizes/Music

More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/14892...
Blue & white poster with a red strip on the left side with NWA and RCLAS logos across top. Text: New West Artists & Royal City Literary Arts Society Christmas Mingle Wed, December 10 6pm-9pm Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Starts today at 2pm!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · Nov 2
Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16: 2:00-4:00 pm
Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster

Free! Come listen, share, and connect.
Red, white and black poster with image of poppy field and Janet Kvammen's headshot in upper right corner. Info: Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16 from 2:00-4:00 pm Location: Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St New Westminster Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats and more! Come listen, share, and connect. In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society. Special Guests Include: Alan Hill, Jerena Tobiasen, Alan Girling and more.
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Wonderful to see @janetkvammen.bsky.social reading at the ceremony.
freshetnews.bsky.social Freshet News @freshetnews.bsky.social · Nov 11
Hundreds of New Westminster residents basked in the sunshine and golden glow of fall foliage to honour veterans and those who never returned from service at Remembrance Day ceremonies in front of City Hall Tuesday.
Photos: New Westminster remembers - Freshet News
Hundreds of residents spilled across the lawn in front of New Westminster city hall for Remembrance Day ceremonies on Nov. 11
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November 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16: 2:00-4:00 pm
Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster

Free! Come listen, share, and connect.
Red, white and black poster with image of poppy field and Janet Kvammen's headshot in upper right corner. Info: Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16 from 2:00-4:00 pm Location: Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St New Westminster Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats and more! Come listen, share, and connect. In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society. Special Guests Include: Alan Hill, Jerena Tobiasen, Alan Girling and more.
November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM