Poetry Out Loud Connecticut

Connecticut'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 Connecticut Office of the Arts. Competition for high school students in Connecticut, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Writing, Humanities, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Connecticut.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about Poetry Out Loud Connecticut

When is the Poetry Out Loud Connecticut deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Poetry Out Loud Connecticut free?

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

Who can apply to Poetry Out Loud Connecticut?

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

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