Nevada Poetry Society

Nevada Poetry Association
Established1961
TypePoetry organization
Location
Websitewww.nfsps.com

The Nevada Poetry Association (OPA) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Nevada, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.

History

The Nevada Poetry Society was established by Mildred Breedlove in 1961,[1] and has sponsored and developed poets over the years since.[2] The society's archives are housed at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries.[3]

Activities

The Nevada Poetry Society promotes poetry in the state, conducts an annual cycle of contests, publishes poetry anthologies and organizes periodic conferences, meetings, workshops and festivals. The society releases member publications, and has also published calendars and a cookbook. The organization has been a strong supporter for a Nevada state Poet Laureate.[2]

References

  1. ^ "MILDRED MATHEWS BREEDLOVE". Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Poetry Society is alive and well in Nevada". Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Guide to the Nevada Poetry Society Records" (PDF). Retrieved 5 November 2020.