Poetry Out Loud

The Commission on Arts and Humanities in the District of Columbia has issued a forecast for the Poetry Out Loud initiative, signaling upcoming opportunities related to promoting poetry education and performance among students. This forecast is intended to provide advance notice for potential vendors, contractors, or partners interested in supporting arts programming in public schools and community settings. Although no solicitation number has been assigned and key details such as NAICS code, set-aside type, or specific organizational requirements are not yet defined, the posting indicates a clear intent to engage entities capable of delivering high-quality literary arts programming with a focus on recitation, classroom engagement, and student competition. The forecast is posted on the District’s public contracting portal, and all interested parties should monitor for future solicitations that will follow this notice with more detailed requirements, timelines, and performance expectations. The program is expected to occur within the District of Columbia, with the specific performance locations and point of contact to be determined in subsequent phases.