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Celebrating Over 100 Years of Poetry in Virginia

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About the Poetry Society of Virginia

We illuminate Virginia’s poets, cultures, communities, and literary power by making and sharing poems. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community aimed at creating a sense of belonging in Virginia’s poetry community. We are committed to equity and the mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values of all.…Continue reading “About the Poetry Society of Virginia”

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026
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Save the Date! Annual PSV Spring Festival April 10-11

The annual PSV Spring Festival will be held at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA April 10-11th. Full details coming soon!…

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026
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Black Voices through Poetry Virtual Reading, Tuesday, February 24th

Join us on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00pm as Black Voices Through Poetry takes the virtual stage. We are celebrating…

February 12, 2026
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PSV Is Now a Member of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS)

Dear PSV Member: On February 5th, the PSV Board voted to approve joining the National Federation of State Poetry Societies…

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PSV Annual Adult Contest Results ARE IN!

7 Mar 2025March 17, 2025
Here are the results of the 2025 PSV Annual Adult Contest. Student contest results to come. PSV Adult Categories Judges 2025 AWARDS corr 3Download
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CFS: Black Caucus of the American Library 2025 Self-Publishing Literary Award

27 Feb 2025
The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) in partnership with Bibliolabs is accepting submissions for the 2025 Self-Publishing Literary Award. Each year BCALA honors the best self-published eBook…
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CFS: Anthology of Appalachian Poets Writing about Hurricane Helene by Redhawk Publications

11 Feb 2025March 10, 2025
Working Title:  The Unnatural Disaster of Hurricane Helene Flood:  Appalachian Poets Holler from Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia Over time, the Appalachian Mountains, not only the oldest mountains on…
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PSV poets at the Williamsburg Book Festival on Feb. 22nd,  2025

7 Feb 2025
Kathleen Decker, Eastern Region VP, PSV will moderate a presentation of PSV poets at the Williamsburg Book Festival on Feb. 22nd,  2025. Featured Readers include Virginia Poet Laureate Mattie Q…
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Save the Date: 2025 PSV Contest Award Ceremony June 1, 2025

7 Feb 2025February 7, 2025
The 2025 PSV Contest Award Ceremony will be held on June 1st, 2025 at the Richmond Public LIbrary. The address is:  101 East Franklin StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219 The event will…
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New Site Page: Past Events Archive

28 Jan 2025January 28, 2025
Check out our archive of past events for public videos and media. Currently you will find videos from the Annual Holiday Poetry Banquet 2024. Featured readers included our newest Virginia…
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Save the Date: PSV festival at W&M, April 26, 2025

28 Jan 2025January 28, 2025
See our Festival Information page for further information and updates.
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William & Mary Libraries Announces Virginia Writer-in-Residence position

28 Jan 2025January 28, 2025
William & Mary Libraries is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new Virginia Writer-in-Residence position! This exciting opportunity, made possible by a generous gift, is designed to support writers…
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POETRY JUMPS OFF THE SHELF Call for Submissions

18 Jan 2025January 18, 2025
POETRY JUMPS OFF THE SHELF announces a callfor submissions for the Woodrow Hall Top Shelf Awardfor full length poetry collections published in 2024 Send poetry books published by a press…
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Happy New Year from PSV

31 Dec 2024January 18, 2025

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PO Box 4152
Winchester, VA 22604

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