Poetry Month returns throughout August 2022 to celebrate Australian poetry, poets and publishers.
Launched in 2021 by Red Room Poetry, Poetry Month aims to increase access, awareness and visibility of poetry in all its forms and for all audiences. This year, Poetry Month (1-31 August) features a blazing line-up of poetic celebrations, events and showcases in every state and territory as well as a host of ways to get involved. From daily poems and writing prompts to online workshops, prizes and residencies, there's a poem to fit everyone – from seasoned poetry lovers to the unversed.
Check out the full program, read about 30 Ways to Celebrate Poetry Month and sign up for our newsletter for weekly Poetry Month updates.
Poetry Month Program
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Original daily poetry commissions -
Poetry Ambassadors
Public figures representing the form -
Poets in Residence
Poets developing their practice in new ways -
Poetry Month Showcases
National online and live events -
Poetry Month Workshops
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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. -
Emerging Poets Residency
With support from the Adès Foundation, the Emerging Poets Residency encourages the creative trajectory of emerging Australian poets.
Coming up next
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QLD Poetry Month Salon
Friday 19th August 2022
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ACT Poetry Month Showcase
Saturday 20th August 2022
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Fair Trade - poetry across the oceans
Wednesday 24th August 2022
Until Wednesday 24th August 2022
Be part of Poetry Month 2022
Run a regular poetry reading or slam? Want to host a poetry panel, workshop or talk? Bush poetry or haiku breakfast? Our Poetry Month Calendar is now LIVE to help arts orgs and community groups promote their upcoming events for inclusion throughout Poetry Month (1-31 August).
Get in touch
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 supporters and 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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Phantom National Poetry Day
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City of Fremantle
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MONA
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Red Dirt Festival
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State Library of Queensland
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CRN