CPS has a long tradition of excellence in publishing the work of poets from Connecticut and around the nation as well as supporting poets as they hone their craft. We publish the Connecticut River Review, an international journal of poetry, with contributors from all over the world. CPS also offers five major contests each year, judged by award-winning poets, including the Nutmeg Poetry Award, the Connecticut Poetry Award, the Vivian Shipley Poetry Award, the Experimental Poetry Contest, and the DeCaro Poetry Competition for high school student poets. CPS is an affiliate of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS).
Membership Benefits
- Complimentary Copy of the Connecticut River Review
- Quarterly Newsletter of current Poetry News and Events
- Spring Fling, Open Mic and Book Fair
- Summer Celebration, Open Mic and Book Fair
- Fall Festival, Open Mic and Book Fair
- Local Chapters for Workshop and Critique
- Annual Contests
- Publicity for Publications, Readings, Workshops
- Membership in NFSPS (National Federation of State Poetry Societies)
How to Become a Member
Joining Electronically: Fill out the form below first and submit it. Then click Pay via PayPal: Select a number of years from the pull down box and click buy now. It will bring up the box to pay via PayPal. You will receive an email confirmation once your payment is processed by Paypal.
One Year Membership
$30.00
Student: One Year Membership
$15.00
Joining Through the Mail: Please make out a check to the Connecticut Poetry Society for $30 for one year (individual), (students are $15).
Fill out the information listed below, and mail to:
CPS Membership
311 Shingle Hill Road
West Haven, CT 06516
Annual membership renews in April- National Poetry Month
Membership Mail Information You Need to Provide:
Send your name, address, e-mail address, phone number or download the form below and – indicate if you are a new member, renewal or student member.
