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…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and…
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: POETRY TEACHING ARTISTS In-School and After-School Residencies, Chicago Poetry Center Position: Poet in Residence with the Chicago Poetry…
Students read a school memory-themed poem, by student poet, Connor S., (below), talked about using the stanza as a container…
Students got their hands moving across the page, a technique to get one writing without worrying about the outcome, before…
No Love for Love is almost here! Save the date: February 10, 7-8pm All donors receive a ticket …
Poetry residencies are in full swing with new and returning partner schools Fall has been a busy season for our…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and…
A Fierce Advocate for Youth and Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ Community Leaves a Lasting Legacy Ralla Klepak’s legacy in Chicago is as…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and…
The Chicago Poetry Center is grateful to Lonna Braverman for an exceptional personal donation to the organization. Large, unrestricted donations…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly online reading series and generative writing workshop…