CURRENT POSTINGS (updated 8.14.24)
As we prepare to launch our 2024 – ’25 programming, we’re seeking volunteers to support our events and programs at GrubStreet’s Center for Creative Writing – to the Massachusetts Poetry Festival. We’re looking for people with a passion for poetry to step in and fill roles such as registration, ushering, ticketing, providing information and more. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please fill out this volunteer inquiry form.
Bring Mass Poetry Into Your Classroom
Apply to bring a poet educator into your classroom for a student day of poetry or longer residency.
Submit a proposal for a community event at MPF2025
We are currently inviting individuals and groups to submit proposals for participation in the 2025 Massachusetts Poetry Festival. We are committed to showcasing creative, innovative, and diverse events, including panel discussions, poetry readings, poetry slams, poetry with music, art and dance, workshops, and other events that defy categorization. The majority of Festival events are not organized by Mass Poetry but come from community members and organizations like you! Submit this form to propose an event to take place in person in Salem May 31 or June 1.
You can also propose a virtual event for our Bridging the Gap series. Bridging the Gap events are some of our most popular Festival events! They are hosted online in the weeks leading up to the in-person Festival. Submit this form to propose a virtual event.
Deadline: October 31st
Questions? Email: info@masspoetry.org
Apply for the Programming Committee for MPF2025
The Programming Committee is a volunteer group composed of 8-10 distinguished volunteer poets from around Massachusetts who meet virtually to discuss Festival event proposals. All poets, curators of poetry events and lovers of poetry are welcome to submit this form to be considered for the Committee. If you are selected to be part of the committee you will hear from us in November.
Deadline: October 31st
Questions? Email: info@masspoetry.org
Become A Poet Educator
Mass Poetry is seeking experienced Poet-Educators to share their love of poetry. From serving as a poet-in-residence to visiting a classroom through a student day of poetry, share your love of poetry firsthand with students across Massachusetts. Contact us if you would like to join us in this work.
Partner with Us
If you your organization would like to partner with Mass Poetry please email us at marketing@masspoetry.org