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We’re Hiring! Operations & Resource Coordinator

Downloadable PDF – Operations & Resource Coordinator Job Posting ** UPDATE: We’re no longer accepting applications. Thanks to an outpouring of qualified applicants, we’re holding off on accepting further applications while we review. Thank […]

Apply Now – Open Board Call

The Chicago Poetry Center is excited to announce an open call for new board members. We are seeking individuals with a passion for connecting people to poetry–and to our poetry programs– in Chicago and […]

April 19: Maya Pindyck and Julian Randall

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop.   Each event takes place at Haymarket House (800 W. Buena) on the third Wednesday of […]

Programs Spotlight: CPC Performances and Poetry Out Loud Champion

Celebrate National Poetry Month with CPC Performances   With April just around the corner, the Chicago Poetry Center can’t wait to visit schools and community spaces for National Poetry Month. Our performances are engaging, […]

ILLINOIS STATE POETRY OUT LOUD 2023 WINNERS!!!!

On Sunday night while most people were at home watching the 95th Oscar Awards, Poetry Out Loud Illinois student competitors were preparing and dreaming of being awarded the title of State Poetry Out Loud […]

Programs Spotlight: No Love for Love and Poetry Out Loud Recap

No Love for Love 2023 is in the books   Thanks to Chicago Poetry Center’s donors, friends, and community members, this year’s No Love for Love was truly a night to remember. With your […]

March 15: Kien Lam and Danni Quintos

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop.   Each event takes place at Haymarket House (800 W. Buena) on the third Wednesday of […]

We made our goal and celebrated in style! Spot yourself in the photos!

Previous slide Next slide Photos by Sophia Guadalupe. Thanks to our amazing community, we met our fundraising goal of $90,000 or 30 classroom residencies supported! Not only did we meet our goal, but we […]

Did Someone Say Poetry Out Loud 2023?

The Chicago Poetry Center is now in its 6th year as Chicagoland Regional Host Organization for the national youth poetry competition, Poetry Out Loud. Poetry Out Loud is a collaborative project of the Illinois […]

Tickets on Sale Now!

On February 8, 2023, join the Chicago Poetry Center for No Love for Love, our annual benefit and celebration of poetry, creative literacy, and community.   Join us for a fun and creative cocktail […]

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