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Programs Spotlight: As Spring Arrives, Community Connections Thrive

Farewell to a Wonderful Winter: Staying Connected to Communities with Special Events and More It’s been a busy few months for the Chicago Poetry Center. While we continue to launch In-School and After School […]

The Chicago Poetry Center is now in its 5th year as Chicagoland Regional Host Organization for the national youth poetry competition, Poetry Out Loud. In February 2022, teens from Chicago area city and suburban […]

Imaginative Poetry Video Series for Young People Takes Flight!

Imaginative Poetry Video Series for Young People Takes Flight! With partnership and support from the Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education in the Performing Arts, the Chicago Poetry Center takes on an exciting expansion of […]

FEBRUARY 16: JAMAAL MAY & OLA FALETI

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell.   Each event features two readers from Chicago and beyond, […]

Our Auction is Live! + Vote for CPC in Reader’s Best of Chicago!

Our Silent Auction is Live! There are two weeks left in our campaign and we are 75% of the way to our goal! Will you help us finish strong? Our silent auction is now […]

Kicking off 2022 with Poetry

New Year News: Honoring Dr. King, Celebrating our Community, and the launch of “Critical Conversations” Next week CPC Poets in Residence return to classrooms with our students and classroom teachers. We want to take […]

Special Event: CPC x CHM MLK Day Poetry Reading & Workshop

Special Event: CPC x CHM MLK Day Poetry Reading & Workshop The Chicago Poetry Center and the Chicago History Museum are teaming up for MLK Day 2022! This event will feature a reading by […]

JANUARY 19: MATTHEW OLZMANN & ANDY SIA

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell.   Each event features two readers from Chicago and beyond, […]

Spreading Holiday Cheer with Poetry

Season’s Greetings from the Chicago Poetry Center!   While Chicago’s weather has been unseasonably warm this month, Chicago Poetry Center’s Poets in Residence take every opportunity to celebrate all that winter has to offer. […]

Hiring Call for Poetry Teaching Artists

HIRING CALL: POETRY TEACHING ARTISTS In-School and After-School Residencies, Chicago Poetry Center Position: Poet in Residence with the Chicago Poetry Center Deadline: Monday, January 3rd, 2022 About the Program: The Chicago Poetry Center has […]

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