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Give Big 2023

April 18, 2023
Roberta Hoffman

Cascadia Poetics Lab is a vibrant community whose workshops, festivals, and opportunities for connection can open the door for transformative experiences. We believe that poetry is the nexus at which self knowledge, bioregionalism, and expansive creativity converge. Based in Seattle, our programs and events are held in the Pacific Northwest and the Cascadia Bioregion.

When you give, good things happen for poets, creators, students, and our community. Ignite transformation when you GiveBIG early to Cascadia Poetics Lab this year and help us reach our $12000 goal.

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Founded in 2007, The Poetry Postcard fest is an annual 56 day experiment in spontaneity and community-building.

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The Cascadia Poetry Festival started in in 2012: it is an annual gathering of poets and creatives with workshops and talks, hosted in the Pacific Northwest of the Cascadia Bioregion. We are excited to announce Cascadia Poetry Festival #7 October 6-8 2023!

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The Cascadian Prophets Podcast broadcasts about poetry, culture, and interviews with creatives, promoting cultural activities toward sustaining the Cascadian Bioregion, place, and presence.

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Workshops: Cascadia Poetics Lab hosts poetry workshops, available to the general community, to help people learn new techniques of expression and literary creativity.

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Events: Cascadia Poetics Lab hosts poetry reading events in partnership with other cultural organizations.

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Help us reach our $12000 goal.

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