| Established | 1945 |
|---|---|
| Type | Poetry organization |
| Location | |
President | Jerrold Narland |
| Website | iowapoetry |
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 Iowa Poetry Association was established in 1945, with a mission "to promote interest in and appreciation of poetry among Iowans" and "to encourage and improve the art of self-expression through verse of varied styles." [1] The IPA celebrated its 75th anniversary in October 2020 with events in Des Moines. The Iowa Poetry Association currently includes over 350 members across the state. [2]
The Iowa Poetry Association operates and annual contest cycle, [3] and publishes a newsletter four times a year including a message from the president and member, contest and NFSPS news and events. The society offers two workshops annually in Des Moines, Iowa, where members can submit poetry for critique, and maintains a program of resources for teachers. IPA also publishes an annual anthology including poems from the contest winners, titled Lyrical Iowa. [4] [5]
Dave Morice is an American writer, visual artist, performance artist, and educator. He has written and published under the names Dave Morice, Joyce Holland, and Dr. Alphabet. His works include 60 Poetry Marathons, three anthologies of Poetry Comics, The Wooden Nickel Art Project, and other art and writing. He is one of the founders of the Actualist Poetry Movement.
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 Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) is a non-profit state-level poetry organization affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. In 2020 it has three affiliate chapters in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The society hosts conferences and maintains award and educational programs related to poetry.
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 Arizona State Poetry Society (ASPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry organization affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The society hosts conferences and maintains award and educational programs related to poetry.
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.
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.
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 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 Ohio Poetry Association (OPA) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Ohio, 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 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.