US based poetry organizations, societies, and groups.
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An organization with a national membership in the United States, that supports American poets at all stages of their careers. Provides an information database on recognized contemporary poets, their educational and promotional programs, and events.
Sponsors contests, guest readings, workshops and other activities.
The ASPS strives to make poetry accessible to all through workshops and events for all ages. Mission, member benefits and branches details. Arizona, United States.
Austin affiliate of the Poetry Society of Texas and National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Contests, programs, newsletter and outreach information.
To promote poetry and art in California.
A poetry society to promote the writing and appreciation of poetry across Colorado.
Statewide membership association sponsors annual poetry contests, publishes a national journal and a members-only anthology, conducts critique groups, workshops, readings, and lectures. Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
An organization devoted to the craft, creation, and performance of poetry in North Texas. Information on events and membership. Dallas, Texas, United States.
A non-profit, free, public organization that meets monthly to share poetry. Contains information on events, contests and blog. Denton, Texas, United States.
A branch of the Arizona State Poetry Society in Tempe that welcomes poets of all ages. Dedicated to studying all forms of poetry and developing writing skills. Contains meeting details, news and activities. Tempe, Arizona, United States.
Holds monthly meetings to read and discuss members' work and publishes a bi-annual anthology. Based in the Washington, DC. area.
Securing public recognition of the art of poetry. Providing opportunities and incentives for writing, reading and the enjoyment of poetry.
Features membership, contest and events information, and member news, meeting schedules, publications details. Alpharetta, Georgia, United States.
A chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas, meets monthly in Webster, Texas. Includes events, meeting handouts and membership details.
Community-based not-for-profit arts organization in Howard County, Maryland, that produces readings and other literary events for the general public, including students, seniors, and ethnic audiences.
Posting bimonthly editions of poetry written by members. All ISPS members are invited to submit a poem each two-month period.
A non-profit organization to promote interest in and appreciation for better poetry by Iowans.
Supports poetry locally and regionally through adult and student poetry contests and the publication of a poetry journal.
Five regional chapters for Minnesota poetry consciousness and poets.
An organization of Maine writers actively engaged in creating, encouraging and sharing poetry
Publishes a newsletter to keep members informed as to what is happening in the field of poetry.
Fosters interest in poetry writing and provides an opportunity to recognize individual creative efforts through meetings, contests and festivals.
News, contests, workshops and local chapters.
The program promotes a sense of accomplishment and pride among students, artists, and citizens who compete for the position of Montgomery County Poet laureate. It benefits the county by building a long-term infrastructure for literary advancement. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States.
Information about poetry as therapy, the Poetry Therapy Foundation, membership, training and education, and informative publications. Based in Louisville, Colorado, United States, but membership is open to all those who wish to promote growth and healing through language, symbol and story.
The society works independently of, and with member state poetry societies to promote poetry and poets. The site provides information about state poetry societies, sponsored poetry competitions and its convention. United States.
An organization to foster the appreciation and creation of poetry throughout the State of New Mexico.
Nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to increasing literary awareness and appreciation of poetry for those living at the south end of Puget Sound. Olympia, Washington, United States.
Welcomes all poets, regardless of publishing history, academic background, and writing experience. Portland, Oregon, United States.
Recognition and better appreciation for poetry and to assist Pennsylvania poets in their craft.
A non-profit collective situated in the Glendale area of northeast Los Angeles. It hosts a reading series for visiting poets and writers. California, United States.
Non-profit organization devoted to fostering and promoting poetry. Contains membership details, mission statement and news. New York, New York, United States.
A non-profit organization dedicated to the creative process and preservation of poetry.
Provides workshops, contests and opportunities to be published in two annual editions of their literary journal. Meetings are held twice each year.
Mission is to encourage members in improving knowledge and skill in writing and reading of poetry. Site offers membership information, poetry contests and events. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
Founded to promote public recognition of the art of poetry, and encourage writing of poetry by Texans. Offers outreach program, education and publication opportunities, fellowship and support to members. Contains information about membership, events, programs and contests, and list of member chapters in the state. Garland, Texas, United States.
Encourages excellence in the writing and appreciation of poetry by sponsoring writing contests, reading contests, workshops, open readings and guest readers at meetings throughout the state. Virginia, United States.
Dedicated to the study of poetry. Encourages poets in the art and promotes an appreciation of poetry in the state of Arkansas.
New Jersey poetry events, news, poetry and profiles. United States.
To encourage poets and poem reading in South Dakota.
Contests, events and publications for state poets.
The Poet As Art program offers free readings featuring distinguished Pacific Northwest poets, workshops and a contest. Features board of directors list and how to donate. Bellingham, Washington, United States.
An organization of people who write poetry for publication and/ or as a hobby. Based in Wyoming, US.
Sponsors contests, guest readings, workshops and other activities.
An organization to foster the appreciation and creation of poetry throughout the State of New Mexico.
Founded to promote public recognition of the art of poetry, and encourage writing of poetry by Texans. Offers outreach program, education and publication opportunities, fellowship and support to members. Contains information about membership, events, programs and contests, and list of member chapters in the state. Garland, Texas, United States.
Holds monthly meetings to read and discuss members' work and publishes a bi-annual anthology. Based in the Washington, DC. area.
Recognition and better appreciation for poetry and to assist Pennsylvania poets in their craft.
A non-profit collective situated in the Glendale area of northeast Los Angeles. It hosts a reading series for visiting poets and writers. California, United States.
Provides workshops, contests and opportunities to be published in two annual editions of their literary journal. Meetings are held twice each year.
Five regional chapters for Minnesota poetry consciousness and poets.
To promote poetry and art in California.
A chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas, meets monthly in Webster, Texas. Includes events, meeting handouts and membership details.
Securing public recognition of the art of poetry. Providing opportunities and incentives for writing, reading and the enjoyment of poetry.
Features membership, contest and events information, and member news, meeting schedules, publications details. Alpharetta, Georgia, United States.
A non-profit, free, public organization that meets monthly to share poetry. Contains information on events, contests and blog. Denton, Texas, United States.
Welcomes all poets, regardless of publishing history, academic background, and writing experience. Portland, Oregon, United States.
New Jersey poetry events, news, poetry and profiles. United States.
Nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to increasing literary awareness and appreciation of poetry for those living at the south end of Puget Sound. Olympia, Washington, United States.
Posting bimonthly editions of poetry written by members. All ISPS members are invited to submit a poem each two-month period.
A non-profit organization to promote interest in and appreciation for better poetry by Iowans.
Fosters interest in poetry writing and provides an opportunity to recognize individual creative efforts through meetings, contests and festivals.
An organization devoted to the craft, creation, and performance of poetry in North Texas. Information on events and membership. Dallas, Texas, United States.
To encourage poets and poem reading in South Dakota.
Publishes a newsletter to keep members informed as to what is happening in the field of poetry.
Encourages excellence in the writing and appreciation of poetry by sponsoring writing contests, reading contests, workshops, open readings and guest readers at meetings throughout the state. Virginia, United States.
A non-profit organization dedicated to the creative process and preservation of poetry.
Mission is to encourage members in improving knowledge and skill in writing and reading of poetry. Site offers membership information, poetry contests and events. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
The program promotes a sense of accomplishment and pride among students, artists, and citizens who compete for the position of Montgomery County Poet laureate. It benefits the county by building a long-term infrastructure for literary advancement. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States.
Community-based not-for-profit arts organization in Howard County, Maryland, that produces readings and other literary events for the general public, including students, seniors, and ethnic audiences.
A poetry society to promote the writing and appreciation of poetry across Colorado.
An organization of Maine writers actively engaged in creating, encouraging and sharing poetry
A branch of the Arizona State Poetry Society in Tempe that welcomes poets of all ages. Dedicated to studying all forms of poetry and developing writing skills. Contains meeting details, news and activities. Tempe, Arizona, United States.
The ASPS strives to make poetry accessible to all through workshops and events for all ages. Mission, member benefits and branches details. Arizona, United States.
Non-profit organization devoted to fostering and promoting poetry. Contains membership details, mission statement and news. New York, New York, United States.
News, contests, workshops and local chapters.
The Poet As Art program offers free readings featuring distinguished Pacific Northwest poets, workshops and a contest. Features board of directors list and how to donate. Bellingham, Washington, United States.
Contests, events and publications for state poets.
Dedicated to the study of poetry. Encourages poets in the art and promotes an appreciation of poetry in the state of Arkansas.
Statewide membership association sponsors annual poetry contests, publishes a national journal and a members-only anthology, conducts critique groups, workshops, readings, and lectures. Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
Supports poetry locally and regionally through adult and student poetry contests and the publication of a poetry journal.
An organization of people who write poetry for publication and/ or as a hobby. Based in Wyoming, US.
The society works independently of, and with member state poetry societies to promote poetry and poets. The site provides information about state poetry societies, sponsored poetry competitions and its convention. United States.
An organization with a national membership in the United States, that supports American poets at all stages of their careers. Provides an information database on recognized contemporary poets, their educational and promotional programs, and events.
Austin affiliate of the Poetry Society of Texas and National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Contests, programs, newsletter and outreach information.
Information about poetry as therapy, the Poetry Therapy Foundation, membership, training and education, and informative publications. Based in Louisville, Colorado, United States, but membership is open to all those who wish to promote growth and healing through language, symbol and story.
