News Archive

April 2, 2012

The Line that is Dead

We all know and love deadlines, don’t we? Sure, but deep down we hate and/or depend on them. If it weren’t for deadlines, nobody would get published, nothing would be built, there would be ... Read More 

March 23, 2012

Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are an important part of every non-profit organization. Without them, critical things just can’t get done. Without volunteer power the Edmonton Poetry Festival would be a smouldering crater in the middle of Churchill ... Read More 

March 16, 2012

Event Signups are Open

Well, well. It’s that time again. Listen up all you E-Town poets, wordsmiths, slammers, Ravers, Strollers, Olive-ers, sundry ne’er-do-wellers, and anyone with a hankering to get your words off the page. Event signups for ... Read More 

March 13, 2012

About the Festival 2012

Welcome to the Edmonton Poetry Festival, 2013 edition. Check the schedule page for information on the wheres and whens of this year’s festival. The festival will feature the brief but deadly art known as ... Read More 

March 13, 2012

Media Information 2012

This page contains information that may be used by media outlets interested in covering the Edmonton Poetry Festival in 2012. The festival runs from April 22 to April 29, 2012 Basic Information The Edmonton ... Read More 

March 13, 2012

Media Information 2011

This page contains information that may be used by media outlets interested in covering the Edmonton Poetry Festival in 2012. The festival runs from April 22 to April 29, 2012 Basic Information The Edmonton ... Read More 

February 12, 2012

Donation Success

Thanks for your support! We have received your donation! Thanks very much for supporting the Edmonton Poetry Festival! Depending on how much you donated, you’ll get a receipt in the mail soon. Read More 

February 6, 2012

New Bus Poems are Rolling on E-Town Streets

Back in October 2011, the Edmonton Poetry Festival and Edmonton Transit issued a call for submissions for a new round of bus poems. We are pleased to report that the selection process is complete ... Read More 

November 16, 2011

Make It So – A Call For Proposals

The Edmonton Poetry Festival will bring our poetry community alive from April 23 – 29, 2012. It will be a great week – we hope you’ll help make it that way. The festival planning ... Read More 

November 16, 2011

Word on a Wire: Edmonton 2012 Poetry Festival Contest

Here’s your chance to compete for a $100 prize, a place in our online chapbook and a spot on the program at the 2012 Edmonton Poetry Festival. Oh, and to support the festival! We’re ... Read More 

November 11, 2011

Membership Page – November 2011

Your membership in the Edmonton Poetry Festival Society shows your support for poetry in Edmonton and Alberta. Some benefits of membership: Email updates on what’s happening with the festival That warm feeling that comes ... Read More 

November 11, 2011

Membership Success

Thanks for your support! Your membership has gone through! Thanks for supporting the Edmonton poetry Festival. In no time, you will receive a membership card in the mail. Hang onto it! It is your ... Read More