Poetry Matters Project

Poetry Matters Project

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Mission Statement: we build community connection through collaboration under the guise of poetry. On this page you will find postings for other poetry contest.

This mission has been kept us going for twenty six years and counting. Founded in August 2013, the Poetry Matters Project grew from over 13 years of programming to increase the awareness of all things poetic across diverse cultural lines. It began as a literary contest in the local school systems of Richmond and Columbia Counties in Georgia. Project participants began reviewing ways that would all

04/19/2026

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International Poetry Forum Independent literary nonprofit featuring a historic reading series and educational programs. Host to poets and performers like W.H. Auden, Seamus Heaney, Mary Oliver, Grace Kelly, James Earl Jones, and hundreds more. Founded in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1966.

Coach Quincy Heard: Reading Mantra of A Bridge Builder by LJClark 04/09/2026

Professional golfers take the stage at The National We shout out the one proud who took the mic for poetry. https://youtu.be/U4ZfkLK1xUo

Coach Quincy Heard: Reading Mantra of A Bridge Builder by LJClark Today is the last official day of National Poetry Month. We wanted to see if we could get others involved by sharing this poem written by LJClark.Quincy R. H...

04/04/2026

I met Filmmaker and Poet Shovon Burton a year ago. Saw her change more lives including mine in that time.
I cannot believe that season is over.
Rest well my Sister 🌹🎬🎤

04/03/2026

Example of good impact that has good outcome🤩

03/31/2026

With Augusta Good News – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

09/06/2025

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🎉 We are delighted to announce the longlists for the 2025 National Translation Awards (NTA) in Poetry and Prose!

Follow this link to see the full lists and learn what the judges had to say about each of this year's longlisted titles: https://buff.ly/PJoX7du

2025 marks the 27th year for the NTA, and the 11th year to award separate prizes in poetry and prose. The shortlists for the NTA will be announced on October 9, and the winners will be announced on November 6 at an Awards Ceremony as part of ALTA’s annual conference, ALTA48: Visions and Versions in Tucson, AZ. The winning translators will receive a $4,000 cash prize each.

The 2025 NTA longlists feature authors writing in 12 different languages and books from 21 different presses. This year’s prose judges are George Henson, Hoyoung Moon, Ilze Duarte, Manjushree Thapa, and Peter Constantine. This year’s judges for poetry are Conor Bracken, Dongshin Chang, and Rachel Galvin.

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