POETRY CENTER OF CHICAGO
Chicago Poetry Center: Keeping poetry accessible to the people of Chicago through readings, workshops, residences, and arts education. CPC connects people with poetry, equitably engages poets with communities & fosters creative literacy An independent nonprofit arts organization founded in 1974, The Chicago Poetry Center's mission is to connect people with poetry, equitably engage poets with communities, and foster creativity and literacy in schools. Our vision is a world where poetry catalyzes reflection, connection, and change.
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