PoemVillage is Bristol’s celebration of National Poetry Month. In April, PoemVillage transforms Bristol into a literary gallery of community poetry. From January-April 2026, we offer free poetry workshops, community gatherings, and events.
Tour Bristol in April to explore a self-guided poetry walk!
Poems will be displayed across Bristol in April. Check back for a map of display locations!
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Dec 2025: Poem submissions open
Jan – Apr 2026: Workshops and community events (listed below)
April 2026: PoemVillage installations open, self-guided walk available
May 2026: Online gallery live
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Attend workshops or gatherings (schedule TBA)
Explore self-guided poem walk
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Documentary Screening: Come See Me In The Good Light
Friday, January 30th
6:30 PM
Lawrence Memorial Library
Join us for a community screening of Come See Me in the Good Light, a documentary following the life and final years of the late Andrea Gibson, poet, writer, and activist.
Submissions are now open!
Deadline for submissions is February 28th, 2026.
One poem per person, all ages welcome.
Poems will be reviewed, printed, and displayed throughout Bristol in April 2026.
How to submit
One poem per person
Maximum 24 lines
Original works only
Submit as PDF or Microsoft Word doc
Parent/guardian permission required if under 18
No hate speech, discriminatory language, or plagiarism
We do not accept AI-generated work.
Open to all VT residents
Every poem submission will be printed and displayed if it meets the above guidelines.
poem guidelines
PoemVillage: Bristol is organized by Bristol CORE in partnership with Lawrence Memorial Library, with funding from the Vermont Arts Council. The project is made possible thanks to Lily Hinrichsen and a team of dedicated volunteers, who will support poem review, installation, and community events throughout the program.
Email: poemvillage@bristolcore.org