Highlighting the creative poetic impulse
at the center of the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor
in Racine, Wisconsin.
Harnessing the power of the written and spoken word through public art, performances and publications that unite people to celebrate everyday travels, empower new journeys and chart explorations.
Winners of our 26-word poetry contest have been posted! Please join us on May 29, 2026 at the Corinne Reid Owens Transit Center for our release party celebrating the installation of poems on the City of Racine's public transit fleet and the anthology of all submissions.
Brownse the collection of our Bus Poems project, or read Shoulders Gathered by Water, an anthology of poems about transportation in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor.
Riders of public transit enjoy short poems installed on Racine's city fleet.
Perform your work and listen to others share their pieces at our events throughout the Chicago-Milwaukee area.
Find performance opportunities through our list of open mics in Racine & Kenosha counties .