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Poetry Commission at Edinburgh Park submission deadline

An opportunity has arisen for a Scotland-based poet to take up a commission at one of the country’s most exciting new buildings. Parabola, the developer who owns 43 acres of undeveloped land to the south of the capital’s Edinburgh Park, has announced that the Turner Prize-nominated David Mach has been …

Writers’ Trust of Canada Executive Director application deadline

The Writers’ Trust of Canada is a national not-for-profit organization, the mission of which is to advance, nurture and celebrate Canadian writers and writing. Writers’ Trust programming is designed to champion excellence in Canadian writing, to improve the status of writers, and to create connections between writers and readers. The …

Lange Nacht der Poesie

silent green Kulturquartier silent green Kulturquartier, Gerichtstraße 35, Berlin

In a long night of readings, ten international poets read out loud their poems in the original versions. These will be followed by actors who read the German translations. The poets taking part are Ghayath Almadhoun, Hussein Bin Hamza, Don Mee Choi, Maren Kames, Eileen Myles, Nguy?n Phan Qu? Mai, …

Henderson and Reibetanz at Planet Earth Poetry reading series

Hillside Coffee & Tea Hillside Coffee & Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, Victoria, British Columbia

The Planet Earth Poetry reading series is a launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not. It is a place where words are most important. A venue in which all manner of poets and writers are welcome; a place for excellence, innovation, collaboration, diverse projects and …

The Word On the Street – Halifax

Halifax Halifax, Nova Scotia

Word on the Street Halifax one of Atlantic Canada’s premier book and magazine festivals, and the largest free literacy event in Nova Scotia. For the past 24 years, the festival has aimed to be inclusive, and welcoming to all ages, and best of all it is FREE! Learn more here.