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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 2, 2026
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Correction!: Festival Proposals Open until March

Members can submit Workshop Proposals until MARCH 1st, (not FEB. 1st) for the April PSV Festival. Proposals are submitted to: President@poetrysocietyofvirginia.org 

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026
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PSV at Williamsburg Book Festival, March 7th at W&M

January 24, 2026
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Fallen Tree Press Open for Submissions through January 31

Fallen Tree Press is a small press specializing in publishing poetry chapbooks. We are focused on being part of the…

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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…
Contests

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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Young Poets in the Community Applications Extended to Jan. 11

13 Dec 2024January 18, 2025
Please see our Youths Program page for full information!
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Haiku Workshop for PSV Contest

10 Dec 2024
Hi, PSV Member: We've had some questions about one of the newer categories: Hardy Haiku (#22). To improve the chances of PSV members to "win" this category, I have recruited…
Contests

Understanding Haiku: Please Read Before Entering PSV Contest (Hardy Haiku Category #22)

9 Dec 2024December 9, 2024
Hi, PSV Poets; Below you will find an essay written by our distinguished judge of the Haiku category for the 2023-24 PSV Contest. PLEASE READ IT! Many people misunderstand haiku…

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PO Box 4152
Winchester, VA 22604

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