Poetry Out Loud Georgia

Georgia's round of the National Endowment for the Arts recitation contest. Students in grades 9-12 memorise and perform poems from the official anthology, winning first at school, then at the state final. The state champion gets an all-expenses-paid trip to the national finals in Washington. Free to enter.

Offered by Alliance Theatre. Competition for high school students in Georgia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-01-27.

Fields: Writing, Humanities, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Georgia.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The deadline is January 27, 2027.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about Poetry Out Loud Georgia

When is the Poetry Out Loud Georgia deadline?

The deadline is January 27, 2027.

Is Poetry Out Loud Georgia free?

Yes. Poetry Out Loud Georgia is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Poetry Out Loud Georgia?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Georgia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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