Poets

Columbus is home to one of the most active and talented poetry scenes in the nation.

Each year more than 20 local poets are chosen through an audition process to perform their work live at the Word is Art stage. Each year the Columbus Arts Festival invites accomplished poets to submit work for juried selection.

In addition to the performances by the poets selected through the jury process, the Word is Art stage features the annual Columbus Arts Festival Poetry Slam as well as poetry performances by local students.

The application for Poets for the 2012 Columbus Arts Festival has been extended to February 24. Auditions take place in March. If you would like to be added to our e-mailing list, please contact Festival coordinator Shana Scott at sscott@gcac.org.