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American Poetry Center
Featured are APC's history of presenting poetry to audiences across Pennsylvania, as well as its current mission to bring poetry to television for school systems and general audiences.
http://www.americanpoetrycenter.org
Poets House
Poets House is a literary center and poetry archive - a collection and meeting place that invites poets and the public to join the living tradition of poetry.
http://www.poetshouse.org
The Arizona State Poetry Society
The official website of the ASPS. The ASPS strives to make poetry accessible to all through workshops and events for all ages.This is an interactive site with forums, chat, and free email.
http://www.azpoetry.org
Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo)
A community-based not-for-profit arts organization in Howard County, Maryland, that produces readings and other literary events for the general public, including students, seniors, and ethnic audiences.
http://www.hocopolitso.org/
The National Federation of State Poetry Societies
The society works independently of, and with member state poetry societies to promote poetry and poets. The site content provides information about state poetry societies, society sponsored poetry competition, and programs and events.
http://www.nfsps.com
The Poetry Niche Society
Online poetry community includes chatroom, message board, and newsletter.
http://www.geocities.com/fear707
Christian Voices
A Christian poetry and creative writing fellowship community featuring redeeming poetry and prose that affirms the connection between mankind and his savior with a dedication to nurturing the spiritual writing gifts of Christians.
http://christianvoices.125mb.com/
Forrest Fest Flash (30 cookie)
The festival, the only poetry festival in West Texas, is an annual event featuring local, area, and international poets and musicians, dedicated to advancing literacy and multi-cultural exchange on the caprock. Free RV parking and tent camping is available in the park.
http://www.forrestfest.com/
Albany Poets, Inc.
A membership organization in Albany, NY, organized to promote poetry, poets, and the local community. The site offers a calendar of events and other information for the Albany poetry community, calls for submissions to be featured on the Web site, poetry tutorials, and a BBS.
http://www.albanypoets.com/
The Academy of American Poets
An organization with a national membership that supports American poets at all stages of their careers. Web site provides an information database on recognized contemporary poets, their educational and promotional programs, and events.
http://www.poets.org/
Poetry Society of America
Non-profit organization devoted to fostering and promoting poetry in US. Excerpts from Crossroads (official journal), sponsored events and information about chapbook contest available online.
http://www.poetrysociety.org/
National Poetry Foundation
An organization dedicated to scholarly studies of Ezra Pound. Site provides information about the society's publications and conferences.
http://www.ume.maine.edu/~npf/
United Poets Coalition
Organizers of Poets for Peace with the stated purpose of uniting poets and audiences thereby creating community. Site offers News, reading schedules and membership information.
http://www.unitedpoets.org/
Pitshanger Poets
Poetry group in Ealing, West London, that runs workshops and readings, and publishes local poetry.
http://www.pitshangerpoets.co.uk
PolyRhythmic
An arts organization that focuses on the collaborative arts. Site provides information about Trace, the organization's associated open mic venue in Chicago, membership and current projects.
http://www.polyrhythmic.org
The Austin Poetry Society
Local affiliate of the Poetry Society of Texas and National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Calendar, membership, contest, programs, newsletter and outreach information available on site.
http://www.austinpoetrysociety.org
Random Poetry Society
A secret society of poets involved in creating randomness throughout the world. Membership and activities are kept confidential, but anyone who wishes to may join.
http://www.angelfire.com/art/RPS/
Dallas Poets Community
An organization devoted to the craft, creation, and performance of poetry in North Texas. Site includes information on DPC events and membership.
http://www.dallaspoets.org
Mother's Hen
Community-based organization established to promote the Spoken Word in the San Francisco Bay Area through publications, Open Mikes and Slams.
http://www.mothershen.com/
The Poetry Center of Chicago
Organization that offers reading series and sponsors an inner city poetry program. Includes program details, event dates and membership information.
http://www.poetrycenter.org
University of Arizona Poetry Center
The center's website includes a 3D virtual reality "tour" (requires QuickTime browser plug-in), schedule of classes, a reading series, a newsletter and special events.
http://www.coh.arizona.edu/poetry/default.html
The Olympia Poetry Network
Nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to increasing literary awareness and appreciation of poetry for those living at the south end of Puget Sound.
http://www.thurston.com/~yake/opn.html
The Poetry Society of Virginia
Encourages excellence in the writing and appreciation of poetry by sponsoring writing contests, reading contests, workshops, open readings and guest readers at meetings throughout the state.
http://www.poetrysocietyofvirginia.org/
Volume Poetry Project
Youth poetry organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan provides information on slams, readings and featured poets.
http://www.nocommentweb.com/
Open Art Space Poetry Center
This site has an online poetry reading room that offers poems written by member poets whose work was accepted by the staff.
http://www.openartspace.org/
Spoken Word of Tulsa
Nonprofit organization formed to develop a collaborative atmosphere fostering professional mentorship and advancement of regional artists in conjunction with the spoken word. Calendar of spoken word events in Tulsa, OK. Emphasis on slam poetry.
http://www.swot.org/
Wayne Norman Poetic Society and Foundation
Dedicated to the promotion of reading comprehension through poetry and development of poetry on CD for the blind. Offers poetry contests and critiques on submissions.
http://www.wnpoeticsociety.org/
Medusa
Official website of the Medusa Poetry Group of Lawrence, Kansas. It includes recent issues of the group's print magazine, a calendar of events, and members' individual poetry pages.
http://medusa.sunflower.com/
Atlantic Region of the Canadian Poetry Association
For the advancement of poetry. Poetry, how to start a poetry chapter, news about contests, submission page, and people's bookshop. International members welcomed.
http://d.allard.tripod.com/Atlantic_CPA/
Cave Canem Black Poetry Workshop Retreat
A writer's center with a focus on African American poets and writers, the site provides information about the organization's annual writing workshop, regional workshops, and readings, featured poems, Cave Canem Prize, and faculty.
http://www.cavecanempoets.org/
Poetry Australia Foundation
Provides information on the organisation, the new Poetry Australia magazine, and Five Islands Press. Contact for membership or other purposes is by email.
http://paf.scriptmania.com/
Australian Poetic Society
The site provides information regarding publishers and their guidelines, suggestions for submitting a manuscript, a glossary of poetic terms, a message board online publication and membership information.
http://www.ozpoeticsociety.com/
Partners Writing Group
A representatives for the 'Romantic Poetry Movement' in England. Offers annual competitions and magazine publishing. Supports the Ongoing Romantic Renaissance.
http://partners_writing_group.homestead.com
Georgia Poetry Society
Official website for the Georgia Poetry Society. Features membership, contest and events information, and member news, meeting schedules, publications and online publication of member poetry.
http://www.georgiapoetrysociety.com
4 Luv of Poetry
Site focuses is on the Washington, DC, poetry scene, and provides online publication, links to a wide range of poetry events, calls for submissions and information on poetry and a member forum.
http://www.4luvofpoetry.com/index.html
The Society of the Lost Poets
A society of amateur poets that publishes member poetry online.
http://www.angelfire.com/pa4/dps/
The Kent and Sussex Poetry Society
Site provides information about the Society's open poetry competition, monthly poetry readings, workshops, retreats and other events.
http://www.kentandsussexpoetrysociety.org/
New Belfast Community Arts Initiative
A coallition of public arts organizations that includes Poetry in Motion for Belfast Citybus. The site provides information about its member organization's poetry and arts projects.
http://www.newbelfastarts.org
Poetry on a Platter
Conducts poetry readings, workshops, discussions and open-mics in rural Colorado in and near Salida, Montrose and Paonia.
http://www.salidalibrary.org/PoP/
Austin International Poetry Festival
Draws poets from Europe to Asia and the subcontinent, and Australia to the Americas. Offers fellowship and publication opportunity. Register and submit to anthology online.
http://aipf.org/
The New Romantics
A neo-formalist organization seeking to revive interest in traditional poetry in the post-postmodern era. Site provides news and information about the organization's publishing offers.
http://www.thenewromantics.com/
Utmost Christian Writers
A nonprofit organization that offers support, encouragement and resources specific to poets, contests (many free of charge), market lists and instructional articles. Focus is on Christian poetry.
http://snowfaux.com/utmost.htm
The National Association for Poetry Therapy
A professional organization, the site provides information about poetry as therapy, the Poetry Therapy Foundation, membership, training and education, informative publications, and national legislation affecting poetry therapists.
http://www.poetrytherapy.org/
Poetry Society of Oklahoma
Official state poetry society. Mission: Improve the knowledge, skill, and interest for the quality of poetry in our society and the world. Site offers membership information, poetry contests and workshops.
http://www.poetrysocietyofoklahoma.org/
Living Poets Society
A membership based site that offers quarterly contests, publication in the Society magazine, and personal pages and domain name email accounts for members.
http://LivingPoetsSociety.com
The Saturday Poets
A nonprofit organization in San Mateo, CA, that focuses on contemporary free verse. Sponsors readings and workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area. See site for events calendar and information on pending release of journal and publication information.
http://www.saturdaypoets.org/
Eleventh Hour Productions
Site features include information about the Seattle Poetry Festival and Poetry Slam, a community calendar, membership information, and Emerging Voice, a community outreach project to help attract, develop, and encourage young poets by offering them professional guidance and opportunities through a series of writing and performance workshops.
http://www.poetryfestival.org/
Poetry Society of Texas
Founded to promote public recognition of the art of poetry, and encourage writing of poetry by Texans. Offers outreach program, education and publication opportunities, fellowship and support to members. Information about membership, events, programs and contests available to members and the public.
http://members.tripod.com/psttx/
Poets & Writers
Publisher of Poets & Writers magazine, the site offers seminars and publication opportunities, financial support for workshops, guidance for creative writers, excerpted articles from Poets & Writers Magazine, and an online database of contemporary poets and fiction writers.
http://www.pw.org/
Poetry in the Arts, Inc.
A literary nonprofit organization. Publishes two multimedia online literary journals, including one for teens, and offers awards and publication through competition, a live poetry venue, and indexes of literary contests, literary publishers and other resources. Membership information available online.
http://www.poetryinarts.org/
Poetry Center and American Poetry Archives
Operated by the Creative Writing Department at San Francisco State University. Offers expansive archives of audio and videotaped recordings, and readings series by acclaimed poets and writers.
http://www.sfsu.edu/~poetry/
Writer's Garret
A literary center that offers live readings, classes, workshops, educational programs, panels, salons, forums, outreach programs and special events. Publishes ¡TEX!, a journal of contemporary literature.
http://writersgarret.org/
Gemini Ink
A nonprofit, independent literary center in San Antonio, Texas. Provides university and master level classes; discounted to members. Produces performance poetry productions and readings open to the public at no charge.
http://www.geminiink.org/
PEN American Center
Organization works to defend freedom of expression and resist censorship worldwide, promotes reading, forums, literary awards, PEN America (Journal), ethnic minorities outreach, prison writing program, writers fund for professional literary writers facing financial crisis, promotes translation into English, panels, readings, and forums for children's book authors.
http://www.pen.org/
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Formed following the declaration of World Poetry Day, March 21. Lists of festivals, prizes, journals and associations, and links with major web sites, presenting poetry activities in UNESCO Member States.
http://www.unesco.org/poetry/bienvenue.php?initia=english
Poetry Wednesbury
The group is a poetry platform for poets in Wednesbury and the Black Country area to perform, discuss, and have their poems published. It gives contact details, examples and news.
http://www.poetrywednesbury.co.uk/
Texas Nafas-Poetry TV-Educational Videos
Information about educational videos, poetry programming, viewing markets and membership information.
http://texasnafas.org/
The Internet Poets' Cooperative
The Internet Poets' Cooperative is a nonprofit, e-publishing service. We feature self-published paperbacks, our exclusive print & listen e-books, audio recordings of original work, a free-forum, and a free-add-a-link page.
http://www.poetscoop.org
Montgomery County Poet Laureate Program
The program promotes a sense of accomplishment and pride among students, artists, and citizens who compete for the position of Montgomery County Poet laureate. It benefits the county by building a long-term infrastructure for literary advancement.
http://gargoyle.arcadia.edu/english/poetry/index.htm
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