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Poetry Out Loud 2026 Chicagoland Winners!

The Chicago Poetry Center is now in its ninth year as Chicagoland regional host organization for the national youth poetry…

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Blue Hour April 16

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop at Haymarket House,…

Apply Now – Open Board Call

*** UPDATE: We’re no longer accepting applications. Thank you to all who have applied! We will follow up with all candidates.…

Blue Hour March 19

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop at Haymarket House,…

Our Silent Auction is Live!

Our silent auction is open for bids! We’re excited to be auctioning dozens of great bundles ranging in interest, all…

Blue Hour February 19

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop at Haymarket House,…