Policromia 2027 - Poetry Festival

Policromia 2027 - Poetry Festival

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Festival: May 20 - 23 
Workshop: May 17 - 23

We are pleased to announce our third consecutive festival and workshop will be taking place from Thursday 20 May to Sunday 23 May 2027.
Policromia is an international poetry festival celebrating poetry and the art of literary translation.
Curated by the director of the Siena Art Institute Miriam Grottanelli and poets Dora
Malech and Will Schutt, Policromia commits to building poetry and translation community locally and internationally.
Through a series of engaging poetry readings and roundtables, we seek to create
connections between poets, translators, and audiences from around the world.
Our venues are woven into the texture and fabric of the city of Siena–from the most
ornate chambers to museums, galleries, artisan workshops, gardens, and commercial
spaces.
Our festival is of, not just in, Siena.

Policromia 2027 : The Policromia International Festival of Poetry and Translation


May 20 to 23

Every year, a small, diverse group of poets and translators gathers in one of the most
beautiful cities in Italy for four days of poetry readings, roundtables, and informal
receptions.


The festival provides a unique opportunity to:
  • hear a wide range of contemporary poets from around the world
  • discover Siena
  • share ideas during question & answer sessions and receptions
  • generate new collaborations


Our setting is ideal for recharging poetic inspiration through immersive listening and active discussion within a community of poets and translators. Past Participants have included Caroline Bergvall, Dylan Brennan, Mairéad Byrne, Stefano Dal Bianco, Ellen Dillon, Carmen Gallo, Luke Kennard, Franca Mancinelli, John Murillo, Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha, Keith Payne, Massimo Schuster, Nicole Sealey and Hannah Sullivan. 

Stay tuned for an announcement of our 2027 participating poets and translators!


For more information, contact us here: policromia.siena@gmail.com


Policromia Poetry Workshop


May 17 to 23

In conjunction with our International Poetry Festival, the Siena Art Institute offers the Policromia Poetry Workshop.

Led by poets Dora Malech and Will Schutt, the Poetry Workshop offers four days of writing workshops, master classes, and individual conferences, and culminates in a final reading.

Immediately following the workshop, participants attend the Policromia International Poetry Festival, four days of poetry readings, roundtable discussions, and receptions in the city of Siena.

The Policromia Poetry Workshop is a great opportunity for writers looking to refine their craft, share their work, and join the conversation around contemporary poetry and translation.

While workshops, master classes, and conferences are in English, we welcome applications from non-native speakers.

For details and application information, click here. 

You can contact us at policromia.workshop@gmail.com

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