Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Poetry Out Loud is a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, and the state and jurisdictional arts agencies.

Join MCPA on Thursday, November 30 at 5:30 pm for the Northwest Ohio Regional Semifinal of this national poetry recitation competition, featuring students from Toledo Early College and St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy.

The competition will be held in the Fisher/Wall Art Gallery. All guests are invited to attend at no cost.