PSNY’s First Annual Poetry Holiday Market
The Very First Free-to-Attend Poetry Holiday Market 2024: Shop Small, Gift Poetically!
Step into a twinkly, winter poetry wonderland this holiday season! The Poetry Society of New York invites you to the very first free-to-attend Poetry Holiday Market, where we combine the magic of poetry with the joy of holiday shopping.
What to Expect:
Handmade & One-of-a-Kind Gifts: Discover beautiful, meaningful, and sophisticated presents under $50 from talented poets, makers, and vendors from Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan including A Little Bit of Love, LLC, alignedwire, Anna Chara, Poet and Illustrator, ARD Designs (Design.witch), Black Lawrence Press, Boba Family, Folin & Ford, Free & Wild Thrift, Get Fresh Books Publishing, Good News Good Brew Coffee Cart, Handbuilt Ceramics crafted by Eva Conrad, HOMOCATS, Jewelry Studio by Jules, Kurt Boone Books, Little Fires Co., Nueva York Poetry Press, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, NY Philharmonic, Ploughshares Literary Journal, Poets of Queens (and Words to Wear by Olena), Radix Printing & Publishing, Stenen Press & Pamenar Press, The Los Angeles Press, Passengers Journal, and The Storyteller AD.
Personalized Typewriter Poems: Every attendee can purchase a free, one-of-a-kind typewriter poem to keep or gift — your very own piece of poetry magic.
Live Poetry Readings: Enjoy readings from NYC’s finest poets, including the amazing Dorothea Lasky, Terrance Hayes, Haleh Liza Gafori, Emily Skillings, and more, bringing words to life in a festive atmosphere.
Festive Vibes & Holiday Cheer: This isn’t just a market; it’s a cultural experience! Immerse yourself in a space filled with warmth, creativity, and community spirit.
Why Choose the Poetry Holiday Market? With so many holiday markets popping up, why not choose the one powered by poetry? Here, you’ll find gifts that make an emotional impact, discover a sense of connection, and take part in a unique, enriching holiday experience.
Supporting Local Poets & Artists: Every purchase supports the talented poets and makers of NYC and helps fund year-end initiatives for The Poetry Society of New York, a 501©3 non-profit rooted in the belief that art and poetry belong to us all. At PSNY, we present poetry unconventionally—with no in-house style, transcending the everyday, and prioritizing accessibility, experimentation, and undeniable fun. Each of our events offer an invitation into a vibrant poetry world specifically designed to stimulate discovery, wonder, and life-long friendships between artists. Become a member here!
So, wrap your gifts in poetry this year and make your holiday season unforgettable. Bring your friends, family, or that special someone, and experience what holiday shopping should be—full of wonder, creativity, and joy.
Time: 2:00-9:00 pm EST
Free!
