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Registration is Now Open for Poetry Out Loud 2026 !!!

The Chicago Poetry Center is pleased to serve in its 9th year as the Chicagoland Regional Host Organization for the Poetry Out…

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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…

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…

Donate Today!

  No Love for Love is almost here! Save the date: February 10, 7-8pm All donors receive a ticket  …

DECEMBER 15: ELANA BELL & RICH VILLAR

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and…

NOVEMBER 10: VIOLA LEE & SUN YUNG SHIN

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and…

Hiring Call for Executive Assistant

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: CHICAGO POETRY CENTER   Mission & Programs The Chicago Poetry Center’s mission is to connect people with poetry, equitably…

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