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Poems by classic and contemporary poets from Shakespeare to Tracy K. Smith.
An American literary society that seeks to promote poetry and lyricism in the wider culture. It was formed from Poetry magazine, which it continues to publish, with a 2003 gift of $200 million from philanthropist Ruth Lilly.
A Boston-based arts nonprofit that offers poetry programming across Massachusetts.
A poets' association founded in 1915 by Amy Lowell, Robert Frost, and Conrad Aiken to foster the art of poetic expression, running the oldest poetry reading series in the country. Ongoing writing workshops open to all members.
Worcester County Poetry Society
Founded in 1971 with a threefold mission: celebrate the rich literary history and creative energy of Central Massachusetts through public readings, workshops, festivals, scholarly conferences and other programs; support the publication of the literary journal, The Worcester Review
A non-profit creative writing center located in Boston, Massachusetts that hosts workshops, seminars, consultations, and similar events.
A non-profit center in Barnstable that supports published and aspiring writers.
Founded over thirty years ago by the Boston poet Jack Powers. Though its origins are firmly footed in the Beats (highlights over the years have included Gregory Corso, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, and local figure John Wieners), the weekly gathering has included all styles of poetry at one time or another.