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Common Language #3: Safe Housing | Ellen Moran & Ghazal Haqani

Pairing poets and activists to unpack the words you hear in the news and on social media.
Poet in the City Producers goes National 2021/22

Poet in the City announce the launch of Poet in the City Producers National, our flagship training programme for young producers.
What story do you want to tell about Exeter?

We're inviting young leaders, creatives and arts professionals to join us for a lively and open discussion about the arts scene in Exeter. Join us to map your city and have your voice heard.
What story do you want to tell about Newcastle?

We're inviting young leaders, creatives and arts professionals to join us for a lively and open discussion about the arts scene in Newcastle. Join us to map your city and have your voice heard.

Woolwich Speaks

Discover a new epic poem about Woolwich via a colourful poetry street trail and online film this August
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Poet in the City connects people and places through poetry. Poet in the City creates access to challenging ideas, attracts radically new audiences, brings about social and behavioural change, and creates awe-inspiring large-scale entertainment. From poetry in libraries to arts centres, car parks to community venues and festivals to music halls, we present poets who can enlarge our worlds.
A drop of hope: Poetry from a Vaccination Centre

Twelve virtual poets-in-residence write poems reflecting on the impact of the vaccination program, and the shifts and changes we’ve all gone through in the past year.
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A Heart More Wakeful: Nature Lessons with William Wordsworth

Polly Atkin joined our digital event on William Wordsworth, live from Grasmere, to discuss what learnings we could take from Wordsworth's poetry today. Here is the full text of her speech.
Woolwich Speaks – Film

This film was created as part of the Woolwich Speaks project by Crixus Productions and local filmmakers Salima Kamara and Riordan Tyson
Vacancy: Creative Administrator (Kickstart Placement)

Poet in the City are looking for a Creative Administrator as part of the UK Government's Kickstart scheme.
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There are so many ways to be a part of the Poet in the City community. Join our thriving network of volunteers, apply for a place on our Poet in the City Producers training programme or Be a Friend and contribute to the financial wellbeing of the organisation.