The Dorothy Hewett Award from a Poet’s Perspective | Perth Poetry Festival 2025
Schedule
Tue Aug 19 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC+08:00Location
25 Francis St, Perth WA 6000, Australia | Perth, WA
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Perth Poetry Festival 2025The Dorothy Hewett Award from a Poet’s Perspective
A Literary Reflection
Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: State Library of Western Australia
Great Southern Room, Level 4
25 Francis St, Perth WA 6000
What does a major literary prize mean to the poets who engage with it – whether as recipients, judges or hopefuls?
Presented by UWA Publishing in collaboration with WA Poets Inc, this event marks the tenth anniversary of the Dorothy Hewett Award, one of Australia’s most significant prizes for an unpublished manuscript.
Five Western Australian poets offer their unique insights into the award’s impact on literature and publishing, as well as its role in shaping creative careers and conversations around poetic excellence.
FREE EVENT! Registrations essential.
Panel:
– Lisa Collyer
– Shey Marque
– Kaya Ortiz
– Vivienne Glance
Chair:
– Caitlin Maling
Books will be available for purchase through Rabble Books & Games.
The Dorothy Hewett Award is supported by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.
Accessibility:
This event is free and fully wheelchair accessible.
This room is on Level 4. Access is available via back of house if clients are unable to use stairs from Level 3, we appreciate notification beforehand but it is not essential.
Please contact us if you have specific access requirements.
Join us for a thoughtful evening of discussion and insight into one of Australia’s most respected literary awards.
Visit perthpoetryfestival.com for more details and bookings.
Reserve your seat today!
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