Submit your event to the Poetry Month Calendar

In recognition of the incredible range of poetic voices, communities and curators across the continent, we are asking you to be part of the program! The Poetry Month Calendar warmly invites all Australian arts organisations and community groups to submit their August events for possible inclusion in the Calendar.

Eight events from across the continent - one from each state and territory - will be selected from our Poetry Month Calendar open callout to receive a $500 micro grant each.

Support you’ll receive

• $500 towards artist fees and event production costs
• Featured listing on the Red Room Poetry website and Poetry Month Calendar for your event
• Promotion of your event listing on Red Room Poetry’s digital channels including Poetry Month EDM, and social media channels
• Poetry Month branding to use for your event

See the full terms and conditions here, and submit your event below to be part of Poetry Month 2023.

Note on images: Please note that all images submitted will be housed in the Poetry Month branding - which you are welcome to download and use for the promotion of your event! Images must be a minimum size of 800 x 450px in landscape orientation and must not include text.

Please also note that the limit for event descriptions is 100 words - but you are welcome to provide a link to your event where audiences can find out more.

Poetry Month returns throughout August 2023 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.

The full program will be revealed in July. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out.

If you encounter any issues with this event submission form, get in touch via media@redroomcompany.org