Indy Literary Arts

05/01/2026

Another Hoosier winner! When I first became the Poet Laureate of Indiana, one of the first things I did after talking with the head of the NEA Dana Gioia, was to get Indiana into the Poetry Out Loud program. Congratulations to Jayda Dawn, the 2nd winner from Indiana. Hoosier students are making us proud with their performances in this highly competitive process. I couldn't be prouder of how they've responded. Poetry in Indiana has a bright future. Joyce Brinkman, Indiana Poet Laureate 2002-2008

04/05/2026

Check out the poetry in the Indy Arts Council Swish Sidewalk Window program, at 117 East Washington Street, and in the Capitol Street tunnel.

03/29/2026

What's the meaning of two Blue-footed Bo***es resting on the shore with the National Geographic Endeavour II anchored in the background, in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?
Unfortunately, it doesn't mean that you've won a trip to the Galápagos Islands, but it does mean that DePauw Professor and longtime Poetry On Brick Street enthusiast Dr. Joe Heithaus will be presenting a special program at this week's Poetry On Brick Street. He has just returned from taking a group of budding poets to the Islands and will share stunning photos and equally stunning poems at the event.
Don't forget our new policy that allows open mic readers to submit a short Natural Moment Poem for consideration as the Natural Moment Poem on our podcast "Off the Bricks." You don't have to have a Natural Moment Poem to read, but the program should give you some inspiration for one for next month.
Looking forward to seeing you this Thursday, April 2, at 7pm in the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 255 West Hawthorne, Zionsville, IN.

03/02/2026

If you've heard Bob Okaji read his poetry, you know you want to be at Poetry On Brick Street this Thursday, March 5th, in the art gallery of the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 West Hathrone Street, Zionsville IN, at 7 pm. Bob will be back, reading from another of his amazing books. His reading will be followed by an open mic. Bring a poem of your own, not more than a page long, to read after Bob's reading. We look forward to seeing you there.

11/04/2025

Come join us!

Hey Folks, KVML will be hosting a writing workshop the morning of Veteran’s Day in honor of Victor Jose, thanks to a generous sponsorship from his son David. The workshop is limited to 12 people so sign up for your spot today at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/vonnegutfest2025/event/veteranswritingworkshop/

11/03/2025

Get your tickets now for all things VonnegutFest: film, comedy, writing, and music.

Come and join us for Vonnegutfest!

08/13/2025

You don't want to miss Poetry Through the Lens! Put it on your calendar today! Beautiful poetry in stunning imagery.

04/24/2025

Brick Street Poetry Executive Director Joyce Brinkman was interviewed on the Korean TV program Kulture Wave about our world anthology, "The Polaris Trilogy Poems for the Moon". Click on the link to see the interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGUpkHkReWc

01/15/2025

Brick Street Poetry's world anthology The Polaris Trilogy is on board the Blue Ghost on its way to the Moon. Have a great, safe, 45 day trip Blue Ghost!

10/05/2024

I'm really looking forward to speaking to the people who do this good work.