The Poetry Movement is a nonprofit organization that seeks to harness the power of the written and spoken word through workshops, performances and publications that bring people together to celebrate their everyday travels as well as to empower new journeys and explorations. Based in Racine, WI and Chicago, IL, it provides performance, educational and publishing opportunities for poets of all ages and experience levels. The Racine Arts Council is its fiscal agent. 

Donations are very much appreciated.

Tax-deductible charitable contributions can be sent to:

The Poetry Movement c/o Racine Arts Council 

716 College Ave rm 202 

Racine, WI 53403

Please kindly request a receipt if needed. 

About the Founders

Nicholas Michael Ravnikar and Ivan Ramos began facilitating poetry workshops together in 2002 while they both studied at Columbia College Chicago. Together they bring more than 40 years combined professional experience and certifications from careers in the nonprofit, higher education and publishing sectors. They have each performed on stages throughout Chicago-Milwaukee corridor and facilitated poetry workshops with elite organizations like Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Daley’s Book Club, Racine Arts Council and Woodland Pattern.