What is Poetry Out Loud?
Presented by the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country.
The program:
- Introduces students to classic and contemporary poetry
- Encourages students to learn about literary history and contemporary life
- Helps students master public speaking skills and build self-confidence
Georgia Schools: How to Get Involved (2025-2026)
The Alliance Theatre is thrilled to administer Poetry Out Loud for the state of Georgia in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and Georgia Council for the Arts. Please be advised that a new Poetry Out Loud website containing important program details and updated resources (including the Poetry Anthology) for the 2025-2026 program is scheduled to launch by October 1, 2025. Please return to this page for updates regarding registration for Georgia schools, community organizations, and students, which will open as soon as possible.
In the News
- Atlanta student named state champion of Poetry Out Loud competition (RoughDraft atlanta, 2024)
- Georgia Council for the Arts Announces 2024 Poetry Out Loud State Champion (The City Menus, 2024)
- Georgia sophomore wins 2024 Poetry Out Loud state championship (Valdosta Today, 2024)
- "The Alliance Theatre Becomes New Home for Georgia's Poetry Out Loud Competition" (Alliance Theatre Press Release, 2023)
- "Alliance Theatre, Georgia Council for the Arts announce Poetry Out Loud State Champion" (Decaturish, 2023)
- "Local Student to Represent Georgia in Poetry Recitation Competition" (The Champion Newspaper, 2023)
Questions?
Contact poetryoutloud@alliancetheatre.org
Acknowledgements
Poetry Out Loud is a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts and the State and Jurisdictional Arts Agencies of the United States.
