Programs

The Poetry Foundation’s programs seek to amplify poetry as an expansive art form, creating new audiences for poetry and fostering engagement with poetry lovers of all ages.

Featured Programs

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    Poetry Foundation, National Museum of Mexican Art, various locations in Humboldt Park, and various locations in Albany Park.mapMarker

    Free poetry festival with bilingual Spanish and English events and activities in River North, Pilsen, Humboldt Park, and Albany Park.

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    Poetry FoundationmapMarker

    The Poetry Foundation’s fall events listen for murmuring voices of the Americas against the backbeat of the US election cycle. 

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    National Arts Education Program and Poetry Recitation Competition for High School Students

    2024 Poetry Out Loud National Champion Niveah Glover holds her trophy on stage
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    DePaul University Schmitt Academic CentermapMarker

    Free Poetry Education Opportunity for K-12 Teachers and Community College Instructors

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Partners

The Poetry Foundation works with community and arts partners in Chicago and beyond to offer programs and initiatives that support poetry in all its diversity. 

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The Chicago Poetry Center

Connects people and poetry, equitably engages poets with communities, and advances creative literacy.
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The Slowdown

A poem and a moment of reflection in one short podcast, every weekday.
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Chicago Poet Laureate

Partnership of the Poetry Foundation, Chicago Public Library, and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.