| Established | 1991 |
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| Type | Poetry organization |
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| Website | www |
The Illinois State Poetry Society (ISPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Illinois, affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry through monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes meetings, workshops and festivals.
The Illinois State Poetry Society was established in 1991 at the annual convention of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies held that year in Madison, Wisconsin. From 12 charter members, the organization has grown to a membership of about 150 and actively works to achieve its mission "to encourage the crafting and enjoyment of poetry in the State of Illinois..." [1] The society currently has seven affiliate chapters.
The ISPS publishes member poetry on its website, and a bimonthly newsletter. The society maintains a cycle of contests annually [2] and publishes an anthology titled Distilled Voices. [3] The society also organizes meetings, conferences, programs and poetry readings. The organization supports the institution of Poet Laureates within the state to promote the art of poetry. [4]
The Florida State Poets Association Inc. (FSPA) is a non-profit literary association chartered in the U.S. state of Florida and affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies The association fosters poetry in the state and helps select the Florida State Poet Laureate.
The National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Inc. (NFSPS) is a national organization of state poetry societies in the United States. It was established in 1959 and now includes affiliates in 32 U.S. states. The federation hosts conferences and maintains awards and educational programs related to poetry.
The California State Poetry Society (CSPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of California, affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, organizes periodic conferences, and awards an annual Pushcart Prize for outstanding work published in the California Quarterly journal.
The Poetry Society of Texas (PST) is a 102 year old non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Texas, affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, issues annual poetry publications and organizes periodic conferences.
The WyoPoets is a non-profit state-level poetry organization in the U.S. state of Wyoming, affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. The society promotes the writing and appreciation of poetry, hosts conferences, releases poetry publications and maintains poetry awards and educational programs.
The Columbine Poets of Colorado is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Colorado, affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, issues poetry publications and organizes periodic workshops and festivals.
The Georgia Poetry Society (GPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Georgia, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
Poetry Society of Indiana is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Indiana, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly meetings and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic workshops and festivals.
The Iowa Poetry Association (IPA) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Iowa, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, provides resources for teachers, conducts meetings and contests, publishes a poetry anthology and organizes periodic workshops and festivals.
The Maine Poets Society (MPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry organization affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. It has affiliate chapters in the U.S. state of Maine, where the society hosts events and conferences and maintains award and educational programs related to poetry.
The South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of South Dakota, affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts state-wide contests, issues poetry publications and organizes periodic workshops and festivals.
The Pennsylvania Poetry Society (PPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
The Oregon Poetry Association (OPA) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Oregon, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
The Poetry Society of Oklahoma (PSO) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The organization is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS), and promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
The Poetry Society of Michigan (PSM) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Michigan, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
The League of Minnesota Poets (LMP) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Minnesota, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization conducts monthly and annual contests, promotes poetry, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
The Mississippi Poetry Society (MPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Mississippi, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
The Missouri State Poetry Society (MSPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Missouri, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
The Nevada Poetry Association (OPA) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Nevada, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
The New Mexico State Poetry Society (MSPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of New Mexico, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.