Oregon Poetry.Com
Oregon Poetry.com is dedicated to providing you with news on poetry events, contests and groups in Oregon.Please support this site by donating and /or purchasing some of the merchandise from the links below. This site is presented by Steven Robert Heine. Heine is a disabled poet in his 70's. He was crippled in a fall several years ago and suffered a stroke in 2023. Your support will help cover costs of this site and provide more frequent updates.
Salem Poetry Project.
Join Marc and poets from the Salem area at the Bush Barn Annex, 600 Mission St SE, Salem. Parking for the Bush Barn and Bush House is located off of High Street The Annex entrance is just to the left of the main entrance.Readings begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information, click link above.
the main entrance.

Speakeasy Café
Host: Nyla. Call in to recite your poems over the air waves. Nyla does a great job as host and has a broad following. Also at: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakeasycafe.
Oregon State Poetry Association.
OSP has local chapters in many cities of Oregon. They offer contests and workshops. See the link for information on Spring and Fall conferences.
Oregon Poetic Voices
Oregon Poetic Voices is a collection of readings by poets from around the State. It was funded by a grant and is part of a special collection at Lewis & Clark college.
Southern Oregon Artist Resources
Southern Oregon Artist Resources list events and resources for artists and writers of all types.
Central Oregon Writer's Guild
COWG as it is referred to, is mainly based in Bend and Redmond. COWG provides workshops and contests for writers of all generes.
The Writer's Guild of Astoria
Provides workshops, meetings and events. For the time being, monthly meetings will be held online the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. They can be found at: https://clatsopcc.zoom.us/j/367082186
Oregon Christian Writers
OCW is a Statewide group that provides workshops, events and news on writing markets.
Silverton Poetry Festival
The Silverton Poetry Association presents a yearly Poetry Festival which is usually held in February. The 2020 Festival was held February 21st, 22nd and 23rd. Monthly readings are held (when possible) at The Borland Gallery 303 Coolidge Street.
Fishtrap
Fishtrap provides resources for writers in Eastern Oregon and in Wallowa County. &&&&&&&
Steven Robert Heine is an Oregon poet and author. He has spent much of his life supporting poetry projects and events in Oregon. He is the author of 8 volumes of poetry. In 2011 he was seriously injured in a fall that left him in great pain and almost unable to walk. He suffered a stroke in 2023. Heine receives no disability and relies on a small pension and retirement income. He is no longer able to make public appearances.
We hope you will consider purchasing some of the original tee-shirts and merchandise created by Steven Robert Heine.
Proceeds will help support this site and other poetry projects.Thank you!
















