Indiana Poetry Out Loud Competition
2012 Indiana Poetry Out Loud - State Competition
The 2012 Indiana Poetry Out Loud State Competition will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2012, beginning at 11:00 a.m. (EST). NEW LOCATION! This year's event has moved to the Grand Hall of the Indiana Landmarks Center (1201 Central Avenue, Indianapolis). This event is FREE and open to the public. Come out and support our youth!
Stay tuned for more information on the students and schools competing in the 2012 state finals.
Deadlines
School entries for the 2012 Indiana State Poetry Out Loud Competition are now closed, but you can still attend the State Finals!
Prizes
The winner at the state level receives:
- $200 cash prize
- All-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to compete at the National Finals competition May 13 - 15, 2012.
The state winner's school receives:
- $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books.
The state runner up receives:
- $100, with $200 for his/her school library.
A total of $50,000 in scholarship awards and school stipends will be awarded at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals, with a $20,000 college scholarship award for the National Champion.
About the Indiana Poetry Out Loud Competition
The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have once again partnered with the Indiana Arts Commission to support Poetry Out Loud, a program which encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This exciting, FREE program helps high school students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. Classrooms, clubs, and groups from all over the nation participate in Poetry Out Loud.
Competitions are first held at the school level to decide the student that will represent their school at the state finals. The state champion will go on to represent Indiana at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington D.C.!
Schools interested in particpating can download the entry form below and return it to Susan Britsch via fax at (317) 232-5595 or mail to Susan's attention at 100 N. Senate Ave., Room N505, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Questions? Email Susan Britsch for more information.
Poetry Out Loud Flyer | Poetry Out Loud Registration Form
How Can Schools Get Involved?
Any public or private high school in the state is welcome and encouraged to participate. Over 250,000 students are expected to participate in the program this year. For more information, contact Susan Britsch, Community Development & Arts Education Coordinator, at sbritsch@iac.in.gov or 317-232-1281.
This Event Made Possible By:
Related Links
- 2011 Indiana State Competition and Winners
- 2010 Indiana State Competition and Winners
- University High School of Indiana Student Wins State Poetry Out Loud Contest
- Arts Commission Invites Indiana High Schools to Participate in 2010 Poetry Out Loud Competition
- Broad Ripple High School Student Wins State Poetry Out Loud Contest
- 2009 Indiana State Competition and Winners
- Poetry Out Loud 2009 Competition Announcement
- 2008 Indiana State Competition and Winners
- Arts in Education Granting Program
