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 an initiative created and 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 some of the 2021 program and commissions below!
Discover Poetry Month 2021
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Poetry Ambassadors
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30in30 Commissions 2021
Original daily poetry commissions -
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Weekly online poetry show
Live-streamed events
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
