Kalamazoo Poetry Collective

Kalamazoo Poetry Collective We connect people through the power of poetry. The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival voted to change its name in July 2026.

Say hello to the Kalamazoo Poetry Collective!

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The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival is dedicated to honoring poets living and writing in the greater Kalamazoo area with a full festival every two years and special events in intervening years. Our next full festival will be in April 15-16, 2016. The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival could not do the work we do without support from individuals, foundations, co

mmercial institutions, and nonprofits. Sponsors
We are grateful to have the support of the following sponsors:

Institutional Sponsors
Western Michigan University


Foundation Sponsors
The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
Enna Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The Poetry Foundation
The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo

Other sponsors
Michigan Arts & Culture Council
Thank you to all our sponsors! The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival was founded in 2012 by Amy Ferguson, Kalamazoo Book Arts Center; George Martin, Arcadia Institute; Marsha Meyer, Portage District Library; Rich Pattison, retired school administrator; Stacy Nowicki, Kalamazoo College Library; Karen Trout, Kalamazoo Public Library; Kathy Jennings, ex-officio

It became an official 501c3 nonprofit in October 2014.

This open mic and visual art event is tomorrow! Join us for the September Art Hop at the Vine Neighborhood Association w...
09/03/2026

This open mic and visual art event is tomorrow! Join us for the September Art Hop at the Vine Neighborhood Association with visual artist Brendan Barnes!

TOMORROW! At the Vine Neighborhood Association with visual artist Brendan Barnes ✨ Come on out and show us what you’ve b...
09/03/2026

TOMORROW! At the Vine Neighborhood Association with visual artist Brendan Barnes ✨ Come on out and show us what you’ve been writing! Acoustic musicians welcome also!

08/25/2026

Every migration leaves behind a story, we want to hear yours!

08/19/2026

So touching from a poet that frequents the The Poetry Room ✨

If you have partnered with us we would love to support your goals and journey as an individual or organization! Reach ou...
08/17/2026

If you have partnered with us we would love to support your goals and journey as an individual or organization! Reach out to [email protected] if you would like to request a letter of recommendation or support from our executive director!

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P. O. Box 19621
Kalamazoo, MI
49019

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