Readings & Lectures

The Poetry Center’s Reading Series began in 1962, inaugurated by Stanley Kunitz. Since that time more than 1000 writers have read or lectured in the series, including most major contemporary U.S. poets, significant international visitors, and emerging artists.

Beginning in 1963 with with an audio recording of Robert Creeley, the Poetry Center began recording its readings. Now we record our readings and lectures in both audio and video formats. You can find these in our Audio Video Library (http://avl.arizona.edu), along with original photographs of many of these writers.

The following events take place at the Poetry Center unless otherwise noted.