State Poet Laureate
In 2005, Indiana established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Curtis L. Crisler.
City and County Poets Laureate
Highland
In 2018, Alaina Polen was appointed as the poet laureate of Highland, Indiana.
Poetry Near You
Find poetry readings, workshops, festivals, conferences, literary organizations, and poetry-friendly bookstores, and learn more about poets laureate, in your area.
Recent & Featured Listings
| Type | Title | State |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Series | Indy Arts Guide | Indiana |
| Reading Series | Indiana University Calendar of Readings | Indiana |
| Conference | The Indiana University Writers' Conference | Indiana |
| Writing Program | Indiana University Creating Writing Program | Indiana |
| Writing Program | Purdue University Creative Writing Program | Indiana |
| Writing Program | University of Notre Dame Creative Writing Program | Indiana |
| Writing Program | University of Southern Indiana Creative Writing | Indiana |
| Literary Magazine | African American Review | Indiana |
| Literary Magazine | Indiana Review | Indiana |
| Literary Magazine | Sycamore Review | Indiana |
Related Poets
Matthew Graham
Read more about Matthew Graham >Matthew Graham received his MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.
Catherine Bowman
Read more about Catherine Bowman >Catherine Bowman is the author of several poetry collections, including Can I Finish, Please? (Four Way Books, 2016). She lives in Bloomington, Indiana.
Mari Evans
Read more about Mari Evans >Mari Evans was born in Toledo, Ohio, on July 16, 1923.