Bus Poems

By installing poetry that highlights mental health on public transportation, The Poetry Movement aims to build resilience and bring together the community of Racine while giving greater attention to art and creative writing.

In 2024, the Poetry Movement is seeking 25-syllable poems about mental health in Racine, which will be installed on each of the buses in the City of Racine's fleet in January of 2025. Read more about the criteria and submit your poem via the form linked below. 

This program -- along with our performance showcase at the Transit Center -- is made possible from support by the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation, the Racine Arts Council's ArtSeed grant, National Alliance for Mental Illness - Racine County, Family Power Music LLC, the Racine Literacy Council and RYDE Racine, a division of the City of Racine's Transportation department.