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A Drop of Hope

A Drop of Hope

"A drop of hope" is a collection of poetry inspired by the words of those who have been vaccinated at the Francis Crick Institute, the reflections of vaccination volunteers, and the experiences of local communities. Read more

Published: 18th January, 2022

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Hari Lindsey

Oi Barman! In the City

Oi Barman! In the City

Commissioned in collaboration with Culture Mile, Oi Barman! is a lovesong to bar life, to low pay and late nights; to our fellow champions in spirits, and brethren in tips. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2019

Updated: 8th October, 2020

Author: Sarisha Kumar

See Paddington

See Paddington

Poet in the City is working with Steer and Jedco Product Design on a public art project in the Paddington area to help reveal and draw visitors to the Grand Union Canalside, commissioned by the Paddington Partnership. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2019

Updated: 29th January, 2021

Author: Sarisha Kumar

Collections in Verse: Leeds

Collections in Verse: Leeds

Bringing the British Library’s "Windrush: Songs in a Strange Land" exhibition to life in Leeds, with poets Malika Booker, Vahni Capildeo and Khadijah Ibrahiim. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2019

Updated: 17th November, 2020

Author: Sarisha Kumar

Between the Storeys

Between the Storeys

Between the Storeys is a collaboration between Poet in the City and Culture Mile using poetry and film to animate the stories, histories and experiences of different communities existing within the historical boundaries of Smithfield. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2018

Updated: 2nd September, 2020

Author: Sarisha Kumar

Pope's Urn

Pope's Urn

Poet in the City created a contemporary piece of public art inspired by the poetry of 18th-century Twickenham resident Alexander Pope, in partnership with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and Richmond Council. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2015

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Sarisha Kumar

Poetry Portraits

Poetry Portraits

Poetry Portraits is a collaboration between Poet in the City and Lavender Hill Studios to create a series of portraits of leading contemporary poets. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2015

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Sarisha Kumar

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    How to be a Creative Producer: Marketing Yourself with Bohdan Piasecki

    As an independent producer, how do you establish your own professional profile? Learn how to build up your network and use the power of storytelling in self-promotion

  • Newcastle Library Workshops

    Newcastle Library Workshops

    Poet in the City presents workshops and discussions celebrating the power of women, community, radical stories, quiet strength & exploring everyday acts of social action.

  • Poet in the City projects up for prestigious industry awards

    Poet in the City projects up for prestigious industry awards

    A Drop of Hope and Woolwich Speaks receive recognition from industry design awards and the World Health Organisation.

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  • Statement following transphobic abuse on social media relating to Herstory

    Statement following transphobic abuse on social media relating to Herstory

    Statement from Poet in the City following criticism for programming a trans artist as part of the Herstory Festival

  • Herstory Festival

    Herstory Festival

    Herstory is bringing together poets, activists, librarians, curators and communities to explore the unfinished fight for women’s rights in the UK through poetry, performance and discussion.

  • Exeter Herstory Programme

    Exeter Herstory Programme

    Ahead of Herstory, take a peek at our programme to see what's in store! Below is the full programme of festivities happening in Exeter Library on Wednesday 30 March.

  • People

    People

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  • Herstory Creative Call Out: What Does a City Look Like that Cares For Women?

    Herstory Creative Call Out: What Does a City Look Like that Cares For Women?

    We're inviting you to contribute to Herstory Festivals in Newcastle & Exeter.

  • About Us

    About Us

    Poet in the City creates trailblazing poetry events that change the narrative and challenge the status quo. Our commissions help people and places tell their stories through deep community engagement. We are developing the next generation of poetry producers and establishing new routes into arts production. 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.

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  • Woolwich Speaks

    Woolwich Speaks

    Discover a new epic poem about Woolwich via a colourful poetry street trail and online film this August

  • Poet in the City Producers: Newcastle & Exeter

    Poet in the City Producers: Newcastle & Exeter

    Poet in the City Producers has gone national! We're looking for curious, creative and enthusiastic young people in Newcastle and Exeter to welcome as Producers.

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