Published February 9, 2015

winner

Houston Mayor, Annise Parker, credited Public Poetry’s success as contributing to the City’s decision to establish Houston’s Poet Laureate position.

Houston Public Library frequently cites Public Poetry as the model collaborative partnership program.

  • National Endowment for the Arts – 2022
  • Mid America Arts Alliance – 2022
  • Mellon Foundation – 2022
  • Houston Arts Alliance – Arts Project Grant Recipient in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance- General Operating Support 2020
  • Texas Commission on the Arts – Arts Respond Grant Recipient in 2017, 2022, 2023
  • Poets & Writers –Grant Awards in 2012, 2013, 2014
  • Houston Arts Alliance – City’s Initiative Program – 2013 Grant Award
  • Houston Press – “Best Reading Series” – 2011