Utah State
Poetry Society
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Poetry shared — Life shared

The Utah State Poetry Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation and appreciation of poetry. While the major activities focus on writing, members are encouraged to read and listen to highly regarded poetry from the past as well as a wide range of contemporary poetry.

If you are a lover of poetry and/or an aspiring poet, you will be rewarded in many ways by membership in the Utah State Poetry Society.

Why Join?

A group of people sharing poetry.

Opportunities to Share Poetry

Submit to UTSPS annual contest and member poetry anthology, Panorama.

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Educational Opportunities

Participate in Workshops and critiques by qualified poets.

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Receive Newsletters

Receive the National Federation of State Poetry Societies quarterly newsletter.

We're alive! Check out our upcoming Events!

2026 Spring Poetry Festival

April 24-25, 2026

The Residence Inn by Mariott
1290 S University Ave, Provo
UT 84601

More details to be posted as we get closer to the event date.

National Federation of State Poetry Societies' annual convention

July 23-26, 2026

Overland Park, Kansas

More details

Poetry Contests

2026 Annual Poetry Contest

See our Guidelines See our Winners

The National Federation of State Poetry Societies' Annual Poetry Contest for 2026

NFSPS Contests Page

Current Information

Become a Member!

Download our PDF!

For over 70 years the Utah State Poetry Society has been an organization dedicated to the creation and appreciation of poetry.
‍Sponsored by C. Cameron Johns, the first president, six charter members founded the Utah State Poetry Society on May 6, 1950. On October 18, 1963, the Society was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah.

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