Public Poetry

Mission Statement - Public Poetry showcases the enduring power of poetry, conveys poetry's range, relevance and reach throughout the year. We uphold diverse minority voices, layer multiple genres, encourage collaborative possibilities, and provide new opportunities for poets We pay poets for their work and initiate collaborative partnerships that enrich the cultural community, delivering poetry to audiences in Houston and beyond. - Inclusivity and Diversity - Public Poetry is committed to inclusivity and diversity as a core value that determines how we operate as an organization; how we develop and implement our programs and projects; and how we activate our community outreach. We actively strive to create a social ecosystem where mutual respect thrives; where cultural and physical differences are acknowledged and enabled; and where social justice and anti-racist values are manifest.

Public Poetry showcases the enduring power of poetry, conveys poetry's range, relevance and reach throughout the year. We uphold diverse minority voices, layer multiple genres, encourage collaborative possibilities, and provide new opportunities for poets We pay poets for their work and initiate collaborative partnerships that enrich the cultural community, delivering poetry to audiences in Houston and beyond.