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Mother Tongue Other Tongue competition: Editors, Designers & Exhibition curators
Mother Tongue Other Tongue is a multi-lingual poetry competition that celebrates the diverse range of languages and cultures that make up our region.
Hundreds of entries from schools across the region will be judged in May and early June and we will then need to work with editors, designers and curators to showcase the winning entries.
Language experience isn’t necessary in order to be able to assist with editing, designing and curating the work, though an interest in poetry and languages would be an advantage.
We are looking for:
- Editors: the entries are judged on the basis of an English commentary, which will need to be edited to go on printed postcards and a digital anthology (work on this will be approx 4th – 23rd June)
- Designers:template designs for the postcards have been produced but we are looking for people who can adapt designs to suit the range of entries that will be selected. (work on this will be approx 9th – 27th June)
- Curators: the finished postcards and other printed materials will be showcased in the Poetry Library and at the celebration event in July. We are looking for people with the creative skills and imagination to work with us on this. (work on this will be approx 26th June – 2nd July)
If you think you might be interested in working on this, in any of the capacities listed, you can apply, giving details of your interest and experience. Please give specific detail of any skills with photoshop or other design tools if you have them. Please also confirm that you would be available during the dates listed above.
An information session, for anyone who submits an expression of interest will give you an opportunity to find out more before committing fully.
Everyone involved in the project will be invited to attend the celebration event(s) which happen during the afternoon and evening of Thursday 3rd July.
Further information about the project, including examples of work from previous years – as anthologies and ppt slides, can be found here: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/mothertongueothertongue/how-to-enter
You can also see current work on exhibition in the Poetry Library in Grosvenor East.
Hours will vary according to the roles you wish to undertake but please check that you can be available during the dates listed above.
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Collaborate ... to edit and design winning entries from this multi-lingual poetry competition with an international profile
- Influence and encourage ... by helping young people to be proud of their languages and heritage by showcasing their work in a digital anthology, printed postcards and an exhibition in the Poetry Library
- Make a difference... encourage a new generation of young people to appreciate diversity of cultures and languages by editing and showcasing their work
- Develop... editing and/or design experience to create work that will be distributed online and in schools nationally
- Gain Recognition... with an invitation to participate in the national celebration in July and a formal credit
- Earn up to 100 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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16:00 to 18:00 on 14/05/25
Information Session: for Designers, Editors and Curators Explaining the roles and agreement of key dates and responsibilities - those who have expressed an interest will be asked to confirm their involvement after this session. -
09/06/25 to 27/06/25
Editing and Design work Editorial and Design work will take place between these dates, as discussed and agreed. Editorial tasks will be approx 4th - 27th June. Design will come slightly later beetween 9th and 27th June but there will be some overlap -
26/06/25 to 02/07/25
Curation of Exhibition showcase Once print materials are available, curators will meet to design and curate the space. -
12:00 to 20:00 on 03/07/25 - Grosvenor East Building
Mother Tongue Other Tongue Celebration day (Optional PM and Evening) Participating schools are invited to this day of workshops and events and judges are invited to be involved. Some paid opportunities may be available for those wishing to work this event.