Poetry Foundation: A leader in shaping
a receptive climate for poetry

The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine, is an independent literary
organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience.

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February 6, 2012
Annual Letter from John Barr, President

January 18, 2012
Poetry Celebrates 100 Years

January 12, 2012
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Free Poetry

January 9, 2012
Poetry Foundation Receives American Institute of Architects Honor Award

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A Home for Poetry in Chicago

A Home for Poetry in Chicago

When it opens in June 2011, the building will house the Poetry Foundation’s programming offices—including the offices of Poetry magazine, the poetry institute, and the online, media, and youth initiatives—as well as provide new space for the Foundation’s extensive roster of public programs and events. Like several other dedicated poetry spaces around the country, the Poetry Foundation building will be a physical manifestation of the nationwide resurgence of poetry in American culture.

Annual Letter

2011 Year in Review

In his annual report to the poetry community, John Barr reviews the programs and activities of the Foundation over the past year.

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Past Letters

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