| Established | 1941 |
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| Type | Poetry organization |
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| Website | www |
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.
Poetry Society of Indiana (PSI) is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) poetry organization in Indiana. Formerly known as Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs, it was first established on May 31, 1941, and included 25 charter members; it was incorporated as a non-profit in 1980 as the Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs. In 2016 the organization changed its name to Poetry Society of Indiana and extended its outreach throughout the state. [1] Poetry Society of Indiana membership consists of individual poet members and local poetry groups..
In 1978 the organization inaugurated its PSI Annual Poetry Contest, which now has over 25 poem categories and over $1800 in prizes monies (total).
The winners of the PSI Annual Poetry Contest are announced at the annual PSI Fall Rendezvous Convention.
The annual PSI Spring Fling Convention includes announcing the winners of the annual PSI Members-Only Spring Fling Poetry Contest. PSI published its first newsletter bulletin Indiana Poet on August 1, 1942.
The Poetry Society of Indiana (PSI) hosts:
Since 1945, PSI has also nominated an unofficial state's PSI Premier Poet. Past PSI Premier Poets are listed here.
PSI publishes the Indiana Poet newsletter four times a year, including PSI contests & events information, other PSI activities, and local and state-level poetry news. PSI also publishes an annual print anthology of the winners of its PSI Annual Poetry Contest, titled Ink to Paper , and in 2017 it released a 75th-anniversary collection and history, called Diamonds.. [2] PSI also lists PSI Member Poets' publications here.
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 Utah State Poetry Society (UTSPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry organization affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. In 2020 it has eight affiliate chapters in the U.S. state of Utah. The society hosts conferences and maintains award and educational programs related to poetry.
The Alabama State Poetry Society (ASPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Alabama which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. The organization promotes poetry, conducts biannual contests, and organizes workshops, meetings, readings and other events.
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 Connecticut Poetry Society (CPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Connecticut, 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.
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 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 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.