Poetry Out Loud Oregon

Oregon'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 Oregon Arts Commission. Competition for high school students in Oregon, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-01-13.

Fields: Writing, Humanities, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Oregon.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
The deadline is January 13, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Poetry Out Loud Oregon

When is the Poetry Out Loud Oregon deadline?

The deadline is January 13, 2027.

Is Poetry Out Loud Oregon free?

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

Who can apply to Poetry Out Loud Oregon?

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

Official program page

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