Our Mission

The Chicago Poetry Center connects people and poetry, equitably engages poets with communities, and advances creative literacy in the city and beyond.

Vision

We envision and work to create a fair and verdant world rooted in artistic expression, human connection, and boundless imagination.

Core Belief

We believe that poetry illuminates our individual and shared humanity,
fueling thriving lives and healthy communities.

Values

In keeping with our values, CPC affirms the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS), and the rights of the Palestinian people. Read more here.