Poets' Corner Application Form

Poets' Corner, invites museums, libraries, schools, historic sites, cultural institutions, after school programs, recreation centers, and other nonprofit groups to apply to host a poetry workshop.

The Maryland Humanities Council will

• schedule an appearance at a mutually convenient time for the host and speaker
• pay honorarium and travel expenses for poets
• rovide a press packet, with a sample press release, contacts, MHC logo, and posters that can be customized for each location.

The Hosting Organization will

• Develop a program that is free and open to the public and encourages audience participation
• Work with one or more partner organizations (such as museums, libraries, schools, historic sites, cultural institutions, civic organizations, book clubs, writers’ groups, and other nonprofit organizations)
• Attract an audience of 35 or more people
• Hold the event in a handicapped accessible location
• Collaborate with the Maryland Humanities Council to obtain media coverage of the event
• Submit evaluation and cost share reports to the Maryland Humanities Council

Application
To apply, please submit the following information: