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Poetry Ourselves Competition

April is usually crowned month of Poetry. Although its coming to an end but that’s no reason not to still celebrate. Earlier this month the sixteen high schoolers who were the finalists in the […]

Blue Hour May 15

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell.  The Blue Hour reading includes a brief open mic followed by […]

Early Readers Collaborate in Color! 🖍️

Early Readers Create A Visual Poem With the help of Poet in Residence Philip Berezney, 1st graders in CPC’s Early Readers pilot program created an eye-catching collage. Phillip worked with these students over 10 […]

Apply Now – Open Board Call

Applications are now closed Application Open: April 1 -24, 2024 Click here for application The Chicago Poetry Center is excited to announce an open call for new board members. We are seeking individuals with […]

Blue Hour April 17

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell. The Blue Hour reading includes a brief open mic […]

Poetry Out Loud 2024 Illinois State Winner!!!

Spring definitely made an appearance in Springfield last Monday on March 11th. The sun was shining, the weather was warm and breezy, the ideal day for the Poetry Out Loud 2024 Illinois State Competition. […]

From Kindergarten to the Big Stage: Student Poems Galore! 📣

Student poets shine at CPC’s annual All Schools Readings Earlier this month, Residency students gathered with their families, teachers, and Poets in Residence to share their original poems at the Winter 2024 All Schools […]

Poetry Out Loud 2024 Chicagoland Regional Winners!

The Chicago Poetry Center is now in its 7th year as Chicagoland Regional Host Organization for the national youth poetry competition, Poetry Out Loud. Poetry Out Loud is a collaborative project of the Illinois […]

Blue Hour March 20 featuring Edgar Kunz, Megan Sungyoon, & Seo Jung Hak

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell. *** HEALTH & SAFETY NOTE: We are requesting that attendees […]

Silent Auction closes tonight! 🚀

Help Support Poetry Programs for over 2,500 students! Big news: it’s the final day of our auction! (Auction closes at 10PM CT!) We’re excited to be auctioning dozens of great bundles ranging in interest, […]

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