American Poetry Museum
Poetry as Art
APM's exhibits grow out of the belief that poetry is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary art form. We host exhibits at the Anacostia Gallery and on our website that capture the dynamic nature of poetry. We work with poets, artists, fellow Museums and academics to create exhibits that inspire the ears and eyes, sparking discussions and reflection.
Now On View:
The Washington Caravan
The Washington Caravan uses photography and poetry to document over twenty diverse living poets who live in the DC area or whose work has both been influenced by the Capitol City.
The Washington Caravan was curated by photographer Mignonette Dooley and poet Abdul Ali. The exhibit's title is an homage to the groundbreaking anthology The Negro Caravan edited by Howard University professors Sterling A. Brown and Arthur P. Davis.
On View
June 23 - September 13at The Anacostia Gallery
1922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE
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The Washington Carivan
Collections
The Museum collects artifacts and maintain and archives of writings and objects relating to American poets and poetry as they relate to the educational purposes of the mission of the Museum.
Our collections include:- Objects are requested from the public and sought out from willing repositories.
- Collections are preserved and interpreted through the Museum’s exhibitions and will be available for research to the public.
- The Museum has begun a community and children’s poetry archive.
Online Exhibits
