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2023 Griffin Poetry Prize Readings

Koerner Hall Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario

A celebration of poetry not to be missed! The evening will include a selection of readings by some of the world’s best poets, including the finalists for the $130,000 Griffin Poetry Prize—Robyn Creswell and Iman Mersal, Ada Limón, Susan Musgrave, Roger Reeves, and Ocean Vuong—this year’s Lifetime Recognition Award recipient, …

$25 – $30

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CANCELLED – 2020 Griffin Poetry Prize shortlist readings

Koerner Hall Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario

Due to the still evolving COVID-19 situation, we have decided to cancel the 2020 Griffin Poetry Prize shortlist readings. Our full statement is here. Replay previous shortlist readings livestreams here.

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2019 Griffin Poetry Prize shortlist readings

Koerner Hall Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario

Annually, the readings by the Griffin Poetry Prize shortlisted poets are highly anticipated. Again in 2019, the readings will be held at beautiful Koerner Hall, Telus Centre for Performance and Learning, part of The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. The evening will also include the presentation of the Griffin …

Margaret Atwood receives the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship

Koerner Hall Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario

6 Degrees is thrilled and honoured to name author, poet, and essayist Margaret Atwood as the 2018 Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship laureate. The Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship is awarded annually to a leader whose life work has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the ideals of belonging …