Kentucky State Poetry Society Annual Conference

The 2024 KSPS Annual Conference will be virtual via Zoom. The program will consist of a Friday night keynote address by Glenis Redmond; generative workshops with Alfonso Zapata, Deidra White, and Dave Harrity; a celebration of Filipino American History Month with readings by Filipino American writers Danni Quintos, Marianne Chan, and Minda Honey; a celebration of young writers with readings by Kentucky and Lexington youth poets laureate and Teen Howl writers; a publishing advice panel featuring published poets and representatives from regional presses; a reading by winners of the 2024 KSPS Student and Adult contests; and an open mic for conference attendees, including the winner of the weekend poetry contest. There will be an in-person open-mic at Central Library's Farish Theater on Saturday night at 6:30pm. Registration is $30 and includes all events and workshops.