The Youth Poet Laureate program, supported by the Tyrone Williams Poetry Fund, connects teen poets with workshops, performances and mentorship aimed at civic engagement and social impact.
WordPlay Cincy names Youth Poet Laureate
Category: Poetry
Richard Hague named next Cincinnati and Mercantile Library Poet Laureate
Hague will serve a two-year term promoting poetry across the city, reading original work at events and leading literary programs.
The Well’s Mindful Poetry Moments returns this April
The campaign brings free poetry and meditation events to schools and social service as part of National Poetry Month. It also hosts online events.
Teen to represent Hamilton County in state poetry contest
The finalists will compete in the Ohio Poetry Out Loud competition on Friday, Feb. 7 in Columbus. The winner advances to the POL National Finals in Washington, D.C., May 5-7.
Ohio Arts Council awards $5K grants to regional artists
The state agency accepted applications in choreography, criticism, fiction, non-fiction, music composition, playwriting/screenplays and poetry.
Ohio win sends Cincinnati teen to national Poetry Out Loud contest
McNicholas High School senior Amanda Braig outlasted eight other youth orators during the three-round competition in Columbus.
McNick student wins Cincy regional Poetry Out Loud title
Amanda Braig will represent Southwest Ohio in February at the state competition in Columbus.
Thomas More names former Cincinnati poet laureate writer-in-residence
Poet Manuel Iris is serving as Thomas More University’s writer-in-residence for the 2023-2024 academic year. He’ll host several events and readings.
What to Do/See/Hear | Feb. 21-27
Don’t worry. The fever will break. No, not yours (although we hope you’re well, of course): Mother Nature’s. By the end of the week, it’ll seem a little more like February again, just in time to inspire you to take advantage of these enjoyable indoor events.
Wanted: Your poems on peace, justice
SOS Art Cincinnati is seeking submissions for the 15th annual edition of “For A Better World,” a book of poems and art on the themes of peace and justice.