A day of readings and discussions to celebrate contemporary poetry, and make links between literary communities in Britain and Canada. This is the last in a series of Knowledge Exchange events funded by a grant from Lancaster University's Faculty of Art and Social Science Enterprise scheme, and kindly hosted by …
As explained in the Parliament of Canada Act, the Parliamentary Poet Laureate may: write poetry, especially for use in Parliament on important occasions sponsor poetry readings advise the Parliamentary Librarian regarding the Library’s collection and acquisitions to enrich its cultural materials, and, perform other related duties at the request of …
The Favorite Poem Project, in cooperation with the Boston University School of Education, is accepting applications for the 14th annual Poetry Institute for Educators at Boston University, July 20-24, 2015. They invite teachers and teacher/administrator teams across grade levels—elementary, middle and high school—to apply. The Institute seeks a range of …
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 …
Theme is a monthly cross-disciplinary arts night in Peckham in which poets, artists, musicians, and stand-up comedians come together to tackle a changing monthly theme. This month sees Jack Underwood, Mark Waldron, Rachel Long, Pierre Novellie, Ahir Shah and more TBA take on Change and Stasis. Learn more here. Return …