Announcement Dr. Latorial Faison Named New Virginia Poet Laureate 27 Jul 2026 Dr. Latorial Faison named Virginia Poet Laureate on July 20, 2026 by Gov. Abigail Spanberger. Dr. Faison is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Languages & Literature…
Announcement 2026 PSV North American Poetry Book Award Results 30 Mar 2026March 30, 2026 The Poetry Society of Virginia is pleased to announce the Winner of the 2026 PSV North American Poetry Book AwardDining on Salt by Wayne Lee (Cornerstone Press). Wayne Lee, winner…
Announcement… Issues Contacting Our Contest Coordinator? Email Link Updated 22 Dec 2025December 22, 2025 If you were attempting to contact our Contest Coordinator about Submittable, you may have been using a broken email link. Please try again using this email: psvcontestcoordinator@poetrysocietyofvirginia.org. This issue did…
Announcement… Open for Submissions! PSV Annual Adult Contest is Open until January 19th 10 Nov 2025December 16, 2025 The Annual Poetry Society of Virginia Adult Contest is open now until January 19th at midnight. Full information can be found on the contest page. Please be aware that categories…
Announcement Young Poets in the Community Applications Open Through December 15 9 Sep 2025 We will select worthy applications from young poets in our elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and undergraduate colleges, with a goal of representing each of the 7 Poetry Society…
Announcement… Poetry Reading with Loralee Clark 5 Aug 2025August 5, 2025 On August 30, 2025 from 12-4 p.m. at Turn the Page bookstore in Williamsburg, VA, Loralee Clark will be reading from her poetry book, "Solemnity Rites," an account of reimagined…
Announcement… Final Call: Ed Lull Memorial “Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest” Extended to September 15th 4 Aug 2025 Please see the contest page for full details and submission information. Perseverance and Resilience through Poetry Contest: Edward W. Lull Memorial
Announcement… An Important Message from Our Newsletter Editor 19 Jul 2025July 19, 2025 Hello everyone! I'm your newsletter edito, Fairouz Bsharat, and I have a message for anyone who wishes for their poetry news to be shared on the bi-monthly newsletter. Please have…
Announcement… Ed Lull Memorial “Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest” Extended to August 24th 11 Jun 2025June 11, 2025 The deadline on the Ed Lull Memorial "Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest" has been extended to August 24th. The contest will close at midnight on August 24th. Submissions excepted…
Announcement… Change to registration start time! Festival registration will now begin at 8:30 AM! 25 Apr 2025May 12, 2025 We apologize for the late announcement and can't wait to see you at the annual PSV festival tomorrow!
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