CPC is a collaborative organization at heart, and our work is energized by leveraging the collective power of working together.
Funders
By partnering with the Chicago Poetry Center, private and public funders can impact public arts access, advance compensation equity for contemporary poets, support platforms for free speech, help innovate structures in arts organizing, facilitate equitable access to high quality arts education across Chicago, and more. Reach out to b@poetrycenter.org for more information.
Corporate Sponsors
CPC’s corporate sponsors connect with Chicago youth and creative communities while supporting impactful work across the city. Our programs, newsletters, and media reach tens of thousands of people in Chicago and beyond annually. To explore sponsorship opportunities, email sponsorships@poetrycenter.org.
Individual Donors
Individual donors have a major impact on CPC’s programming throughout Chicago. Support from individuals and groups of donors are recognized through Named Residencies in Chicago Public Schools. Named residencies can reach a full classroom, a full grade, or even an entire school. Ready to explore? Learn about current named residencies, donate today, or reach out to b@poetrycenter.org for more information.
Collaborative Partners
CPC partners with community-based organizations, bookstores, parks, museums, and more to bring youth and adult programming into communities across Chicago. We also create collaborative performances across disciplines and love to work with dancers, musicians, visual artists, and filmmakers. Reach out to us at programs@poetrycenter.org to see what we can dream up together.
Schools
Schools and educational spaces are at the heart of CPC’s work. Learn about all the ways to connect with us educationally by exploring our K-12 program offerings, or learn about custom offerings for K-12 and colleges.
Workplaces
CPC sparks creativity and ignites connection within and across workplaces in Chicago and beyond. Learn about our custom workplace offerings and our Critical Conversations @ Work program, and reach out to programs@poetrycenter.org to explore ways we can work together.