[New-Poetry] It's hard all around -- Help the PoPo!

[amy king]

And by "PoPo"  I don't mean "police."  I mean a historical institution long-nestled in the East Village of New York City, a place that has nurtured and promoted many, many visiting and residential poets and continues strong each week to offer space and support for workshops, readings, a gabbing spot for the poetically-inclined, etc...

Admittedly, I've been lax in my own support.  My membership expired many moons ago, and since there was no urgency, I put renewal low on my To Do list.  Still, recessions are especially hard on non-profits, thanks to cuts in gov't funding as well as the shrinking wallets of artists... 

But as the weather warms and my health & desire to socialize returns, it dawned on me recently that fifty bucks gets me a hell of lot at the Poetry Project and helps the community of poets I frequent and belong to.  I finally realized, What the hell?  If my fifty bucks can put a dent in the rent bill of the Poetry Project, then why am I being so lazy about going online to do my small part?  

Anyway, this isn't really about how bad I am but just a note pointing out a need and asking you to help a very necessary spot along through some tough financial times--and to offer a few details from the Poetry Project website:

http://poetryproject.org/get-involved/become-a-member
Individual Membership {$50}
Discounted admission for a year to all regularly scheduled and special Poetry Project events — potentially a $300 value.A year’s subscription to The Poetry Project Newsletter — a $25 value.Substantial savings on workshops offered at the Project by renowned writers.

		
Project Mission
Through its live programming, workshops, publications, website and
special events, The Poetry Project promotes, fosters and inspires the
reading and writing of contemporary poetry by (a) presenting
contemporary poetry to diverse audiences, (b) increasing public
recognition, awareness and appreciation of poetry and other arts, (c)
providing a community setting in which poets and artists can exchange
ideas and information, and (d) encouraging the participation and
development of new poets from a broad range of styles.
The Poetry Project offers:Weekly readings, including a Wednesday Night Reading series, a Monday Night Reading/Performance Series,

and a Friday Late-Night Reading seriesFour weekly writing workshopsThe Recluse, an annual literary magazineA quarterly NewsletterMembership in the Poetry ProjectTape and document archivesSpecial events, such as the Annual New Year’s Day Marathon Reading



Plus, they've got a blog!  


http://poetryproject.org/project-blog


http://poetryproject.org/get-involved/become-a-member


Enjoy,

Amy



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