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…

The Chicago Poetry Center is pleased to serve in its 9th year as the Chicagoland Regional Host Organization for the Poetry Out…
On August 1, the Chicago Poetry Center officially moved our offices and public programming into our new home, Haymarket House…
On July 20, The Chicago Poetry Center had the wonderful opportunity to host our Summer Poetry Gathering! The gathering was…

School Programs Continue Through the Summer CPC Poets in Residence taught in 53 residencies across 16 Chicago schools this…
HIRING CALL: POETRY TEACHING ARTISTS In-School and After-School Residencies, Chicago Poetry Center Position: Poet in Residence with the Chicago Poetry…
The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal present Poetry @ The Green at 320, a free,…
*** ALERT! This event is nearly sold out. But the livestream is unlimited! Tune in from anywhere using this link.…
Behind the Scenes of Our First Video Series: Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures After months of project planning, script writing, and…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and…
Behind the Scenes of Our First Video Series: Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures After months of project planning, script writing, and…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and…
Farewell to a Wonderful Winter: Staying Connected to Communities with Special Events and More It’s been a busy few months…