Fashion students create poetry
We went to Central St Martins to make poems…
Newcastle Zine Launch
Join us for the launch of our Newcastle Zine
‘Zine Making in Newcastle
Reports from our Newcastle ‘zine making session
Poet in the City looks back at 2023
A reminder of the events and activities that made Poet in the City’s year
The Exchange
Local residents, policy makers, charity workers and creatives came together to kick off the Poetry Exchange Hub at Newcastle City Library. Find out more.
Poet in the City to begin new search for Chief Executive
Isobel Colchester to step down from the role after nine years.
Herstory goes digital
Herstory – a project exploring the unfinished fight for women’s rights in the UK through poetry and creative programming – is now online.
Poet in the City projects up for prestigious industry awards
A Drop of Hope and Woolwich Speaks receive recognition from industry design awards and the World Health Organisation.
Newcastle Young Producers gender expression event raises money for Tyneside Women’s Health
Poet in the City Producers organised their first collaborative event at Cobalt Studios last week, celebrating inclusive gender expression.
We Must Become More Than Strangers: A Poetic Manifesto For Engaging With Communities
Inspired by discussions held as part of our Words, Voices, Bodies workshop with Dr Karen Simecek, Selina Nwulu offers a poetic manifesto for engaging with communities.
Herstory Creative Call Out: What Does a City Look Like that Cares For Women?
We’re inviting you to contribute to Herstory Festivals in Newcastle & Exeter.
Poet in the City Producers goes National 2021/22
Poet in the City announce the launch of Poet in the City Producers National, our flagship training programme for young producers.
National Producers Taskforce Report, June 2021
The National Producers Taskforce June 2021 report outlines why the creative industries should be investing in young, diverse producing talent, and our ambitions and action plan for the wider sector.
Wac Arts Young Producers
Poet in the City has partnered with Wac Arts to deliver Wac Arts Young Producers for aspiring creative producers 15+
Life on the High Street
Poet in the City has partnered with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and RevolYOUtion London to help create a community-led poem that will be turned into a short film and interactive public art installation.
Poet in the City announces appointment of Lennie Goodings as Chair of Board of Trustees
Poet in the City is delighted to announce the appointment of Lennie Goodings as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Lennie takes over from Sarah Davis, who steps down after eight years as a Trustee, five of which in the role of Chair.
Culture Recovery Fund
Poet in the City is incredibly grateful to receive a grant as part of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
Calm Sleep Stories – Selina Nwulu
Poet in the City is delighted to announce the release of a brand new poetic Sleep Story by Selina Nwulu, commissioned by Calm, the #1 app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation.
Arts Council England Emergency Response Funding
Poet in the City is grateful to have received funding from Arts Council England’s Emergency Response Fund.
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 update from Poet in the City.
Following guidance to avoid public gatherings during this time, we have taken the difficult but necessary decision to cancel our Spring events programme until further notice.