Join California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia for a special statewide gathering of city, regional, and county laureates from across California.

The occasion will feature a historic group reading by more than 60 poets laureate and special guest readings from renowned California laureates, past and present, including Gioia, Los Angeles Poet Laureate Robin Coste Lewis, and former California poets laureate Carol Muske-Dukes and Al Young.

The McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga, located in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, is the former home of John S. McGroarty, California’s third poet laureate, from 1933 to 1944. Today, his beautiful hillside home houses a vibrant community arts center.

Schedule of Events

2:00 p.m.
Poets Laureate group reading
A collaboration of poetry by more than 60 city, regional, and county poets laureate from across California.

5:00 p.m.
Main reading followed by reception and signing.

Registration strongly encouraged for this free event.

This event is co-sponsored by the Engaging the Senses Foundation, the California Arts Council, and the McGroarty Arts Center.