Who We Are
SMU Project Poëtica aims to make SMU a center of the English-language poetry world. While many institutions have decreased their commitments to poetry and, more broadly, the literary arts, SMU Project Poëtica has launched three book lines with Bridwell Press; and hosts ambitious series of readings, lectures, symposia, and creative conversations. We proudly support the art of poetry.
Deep Vellum
SMU Project Poëtica and are collaborating on a new partnership, Central Track Poetry. Together we will publish ten poetry books per year—both English-language originals and works in translation—and SMU Project Poëtica will sponsor all of Deep Vellum’s poetry events held at the bookstore and throughout the city.
Hay Festival Global
SMU Project Poëtica collaborates with several literary organizations, universities, and cultural institutions to promote the study and appreciation of poetry globally. We are proud to be the lead co-sponsor of the Hay Festival Forum Dallas.
Dallas is Lit!
Project Poëtica is a co-sponsor of the festival. The festival takes an expansive view of what is literary and who creates and participates in those experiences, offering activities for a variety of ages and interests, connecting writers, readers, makers and audiences through the power of language and the literary arts.
