Poetry Around BC: Celebrating the poetic arts in British Columbia

Poetry Around BC: Celebrating the poetic arts in British Columbia As a resource for those who produce poetry and those who love it, we celebrate the poetry and poets of the Pacific Northwest.

We illuminate poetic opportunities around BC and beyond!

12/23/2025

Artist Call Answered 📮

Wow! 😮 So many Burnaby artists, creatives, and presenters answered our call for 2026 applications. We appreciate your patience as our small team puts this giant, beautiful puzzle 🧩 together. Art Walk applicants are being sorted first and will be notified very soon. If you applied for a different role (workshopper, performer, etc.), please stay tuned.

Our call for poetry is in the works, so watch for that right here and also in your inbox 📥

Thank you for contributing to our shared city as a creative. ❤️

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Great opportunity for Burnaby residents!
12/23/2025

Great opportunity for Burnaby residents!

Great interview!
12/07/2025

Great interview!

SeeChangemakers interviewed two incredible writers. Both have distinct backgrounds in narrative arts. Find out why in our discussion.

Tonight!
12/05/2025

Tonight!

Discover the poetry of Michael V. Smith on Friday, December 5 at Russell Books. Michael will be joined by our other featured poet, Marilyn Bowering. The event will be hosted by Steve Noyes. We will have a short open mic. Doors at 7 pm, event starts at 7:30 pm.

Michael V. Smith is a writer, performer, and filmmaker. Smith is the winner of numerous awards, including the inaugural Dayne Ogilvie Prize and the Director’s Prize at Cinema Diverse in Palm Springs. He is currently a UBCO Researcher of the Year. He lives in Kelowna, BC.


For the beginner to intermediate level poets in your life, or anyone seeking easy-to-use writing resources with gentle g...
12/05/2025

For the beginner to intermediate level poets in your life, or anyone seeking easy-to-use writing resources with gentle guidance, Cynthia Sharp's Sensory Writing Workshop resources are available in a new ebook!

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