DC Poetry Out Loud
Catalog organization: DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
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What Is DC Poetry Out Loud?
Poetry Out Loud is a poetry recitation competition for high school students created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, run in the District by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH). Students learn about poetry through memorization and recitation while building public speaking skills and self-confidence. The 2026 DC competition took place at the Planet Word Museum on March 7, 2026, and the national program is returning for the 2026-2027 school year.
DC high school students. Schools and organizations register for the 2026-2027 program through their state arts agency, and students unable to take part at their school or a local organization can contact their Poetry Out Loud coordinator about other ways into the official competition.
DC Poetry Out Loud Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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