We will make them together of grasses and winds
We find along the river of time, made of smooth stone
~ Joy Harjo and Ali Cobby Eckermann from 'Story Tree'
Poetry Month (1–31 August) is a new initiative presented by Red Room Poetry to celebrate Australian poetry, poets and publishers.
Our goal is to increase access, awareness, value and visibility of poetry in all its forms and for all audiences. The inaugural Poetry Month was held during August 2021 with the aim of an ongoing annual celebration. Check out the 2021 program and calendar of community events below!
Discover Poetry Month 2021
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Poetry Ambassadors
Public figures representing the form -
30in30
Original daily poetry commissions -
Fair Trade 2021
Poetic conversations between First Nations poets -
Line Break
Weekly online poetry show -
Poets in Residence
Poets developing their practice in new ways -
Poetry Month Showcases
National online and live events -
Poetry Month Workshops
For every poet, everywhere -
Broadcasts
Want more Poetry Month? Catch up on all the action from Line Break to our state-to-state Showcases in our home of Broadcasts.
Poetry Month is constantly evolving. If you’d like to contact us in regards to possible partnerships or sponsorship – or how your organisation can be involved, please email us at poetrymonth@redroompoetry.org
Partners and Supporters
Poetry Month is proudly supported by Red Room Poetry's Commissioning Circle and our generous partners
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Australia Council for the Arts
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Create NSW
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Oranges & Sardines Foundation
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Cultural Fund
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City of Sydney
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State Library of NSW
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Phantom National Poetry Day
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Northern Territory Writers Centre
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Cordite Publishing INC
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FP DoubleLine