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2019 Summer (Virtual) Poetry Treasure Hunt

The summer treasure hunt is back. Join Live Canon, from anywhere in the world, for an August full of poetry. Discover new writers, revisit old favourites, and get a smidge competitive about it all. Each day you receive a an email, introducing you to the work of a particular poet. …

Free Workshop, Meeting and Random Acts of Poetry

Gladys Hagen Room, South Common Community Centre 2233 South Millway, Mississauga, Ontario

Poets and writers, join the Mississauga Writers Group at their next Free Writers Workshop, monthly meeting and Random Acts of Poetry. Share your enthusiasm and works and be part of the group's next anthology. Learn more here.

Arthur, Dar and Costa at the Art Bar Poetry Series

Free Times Cafe Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario

The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …

University of the Fraser Valley Writer in Residence application deadline

The Writer in Residence at the University of the Fraser Valley (also known as the Kuldip Gill Writing Fellowship) term lasts for eleven weeks, between January and April each year. Candidates should have a substantial publishing record, including two books (or the equivalent) with a recognized publisher. The program aims …

The Palette Poetry Emerging Poet Prize submission deadline

For emerging poets, this contest only accepts submissions from authors with fewer than two full length collections out at the time of submission. The winning poet will be awarded $3000 and publication on Palette Poetry. Second and third place will win $300 & $200 respectively, as well as publication. Guest …