SIDEWALK POETRY PROJECT 2026
Ketchum Libolt Park

CALL FOR POEMS FOR KETCHUM-LIBOLT PARK

As part of a collaboration between the city’s public works’ and parks and community services departments, the City of Costa Mesa is accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections and ties to Costa Mesa.

The city is looking for new poems to imprint into new concrete at Ketchum-Libolt Park.

All writers/poets/ages are invited to submit poetry for consideration.

Themes: Community, Heroism, Duty, Safety, Service

Application Opens: April 10, 2026

Application Deadline: April 27, 2026

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* 1. POET INFORMATION:

Name (first, last):

Address

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. TITLE OF POEM:

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* 3. YEAR CREATED:

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* 4. POEM

Poems must be no more than five (5) lines (including title if applicable) with a maximum of 32 characters including spaces per line, and 160 characters overall (including spaces).

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* 5. COMMENTS (add in your translation here if applicable):

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* 6. PLEASE SELECT YOUR AGE GROUP:

Over 18

Ages 13-18

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* 7. DO YOU RESIDE, WORK OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN COSTA MESA?

Yes

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please acknowledge the statements below by clicking each box and signing and dating below:

Waiver & Release: I certify that the information contained in this application and attachments are true and correct.

I represent that I am the author of and owner of all rights in and to the Artwork and that I have the sole and exclusive right to make within the grant of rights, including but not limited to moral rights, that neither I nor anyone else has any contractual or other arrangements which will interfere with rights herein granted and warrant that the rights herein granted will not infringe on the rights of any third party and that the consent or permission of no other party is required by City in connection with the use of the Artwork. I agree to indemnify and hold City harmless from and against any and all liability, damages, claims and demands of whatever kind and nature, either in law or in equity, which arises or may hereafter arise from the City's use or display of the Artwork or in connection with the breach or alleged breach of my representation and/or warranty made hereunder. I understand and agree that the City may remove my artwork at any time without prior notice. I further acknowledge the City will make an effort to inform me as the artist in advance of the removal of the artwork, but any such removal will not be dependent on advance notice being given.

SIDEWALK POETRY PROJECT 2026
Ketchum Libolt Park

CALL FOR POEMS FOR KETCHUM-LIBOLT PARK

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* 1. POET INFORMATION:

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* 2. TITLE OF POEM:

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* 3. YEAR CREATED:

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* 4. POEM

Poems must be no more than five (5) lines (including title if applicable) with a maximum of 32 characters including spaces per line, and 160 characters overall (including spaces).

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* 5. COMMENTS (add in your translation here if applicable):

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* 6. PLEASE SELECT YOUR AGE GROUP:

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* 7. DO YOU RESIDE, WORK OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN COSTA MESA?

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* 8. Please acknowledge the statements below by clicking each box and signing and dating below:

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* 9. I agree to the above statement by signing/typing my name:

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* 10. I signed the application on this date:

SIDEWALK POETRY PROJECT 2026Ketchum Libolt Park

CALL FOR POEMS FOR KETCHUM-LIBOLT PARK

Question Title

* 1. POET INFORMATION:

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* 2. TITLE OF POEM:

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* 3. YEAR CREATED:

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* 4. POEMPoems must be no more than five (5) lines (including title if applicable) with a maximum of 32 characters including spaces per line, and 160 characters overall (including spaces).

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* 5. COMMENTS (add in your translation here if applicable):

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* 6. PLEASE SELECT YOUR AGE GROUP:

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* 7. DO YOU RESIDE, WORK OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN COSTA MESA?

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* 8. Please acknowledge the statements below by clicking each box and signing and dating below:

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* 9. I agree to the above statement by signing/typing my name:

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* 10. I signed the application on this date:

SIDEWALK POETRY PROJECT 2026
Ketchum Libolt Park

* 4. POEM

Poems must be no more than five (5) lines (including title if applicable) with a maximum of 32 characters including spaces per line, and 160 characters overall (including spaces).