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TUOLUMNE COUNTY

POETRY
OUT LOUD

A poster for the Poetry Out Loud Tuolumne County Finals. Large, bold, black text at the top reads, "Tuolumne County Arts presents Poetry Out Loud Tuolumne County Finals!" Below that is a grid of 6 colorful blue, purple, and magenta squares: some with icons related to the event, some with photos from past national competitors, and some with text reading "FREE to the public" and "celebrating 20 years." At the bottom of the poster is an arrangement of details about the event. The event will take place on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 from 2:00pm–5:00pm at the Red Church located at 42 Snell St, Sonora, CA. Below that text are the official logos for Poetry Out Loud (20 Years edition), the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Poetry Foundation, followed by links to both Poetry Out Loud and Tuolumne County Arts' websites: www.poetryoutloud.org & www.mytuolumnecountyarts.org. All elements are arranged in a rectangular grid on a white background with blue lines as accents.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AND IMPORTANT DATES

TUOLUMNE COUNTY FINALS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Located at The Red Church

42 Snell St, Sonora, CA 95370

CALIFORNIA STATE FINALS

MARCH 16 – MARCH 17

Sacramento, CA

NATIONAL FINALS

MAY 5 – MAY 7

Washington D.C.

ABOUT POETRY OUT LOUD

Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering a dynamic poetry recitation competition and free educational materials 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.

 

Since 2005, Poetry Out Loud has grown to reach more than 4.4 million students and 81,000 teachers from 20,000 schools and organizations in every state, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Carol Woods is our Poetry Out Loud Coordinator for 2024-2025

You can reach her at: carob1956@gmail.com

LEARN MORE AT:

www.capoetryoutloud.org (California)

& www.poetryoutloud.org (National)

VIDEO RESOURCES

Levi Lowe: The POL Experience

Levi Lowe, representing Tuolumne County, was the 2017 California Poetry Out Loud State Champion.

Holly Britton: How to Do POL

Carol Woods: Tips for Students and Teachers

Carol Woods is the Poetry Out Loud Coordinator for 2024-2025 and can be contacted at: carob1956@gmail.com

Rick Foster: The POL Community

5 Tips to Find the Right Poem for You!

Tuolumne County Arts facilitates Poetry Out Loud as the State-Local Partner of the California Arts Council in Tuolumne County.

TCA OFFICE

21 N. Washington St. Sonora CA 95370

MAIL:

P.O. BOX 5287 Sonora CA, 95370

CONTACT

(209) 694-3198

EMAIL

info@tuolumnecountyarts.org

TCA is a 501(c) 3 Non -Profit Organization

TCA OFFICE HOURS:

TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 11 am – 4 pm

If we are not there, please text

or make appointment

REVAMP CREATIVE REUSE STORE HOURS:

Tuesday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Saturday* 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

*Last Saturday of the month

Call for an appointment

(209) 694-3198

or (831) 224-3458

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