New Curator

In 2025, we transitioned from a jury-based selection process to a single-curator model to foster a more cohesive artistic vision and streamline decision-making.

This year’s curator is Erik van Loon, founder of the Poetry Downtown Festival. In addition, he’s the founder of House of Craziness (an indie publisher) and Poetry On Air.

Having chaired the jury for the first four anthologies, he brings a wealth of experience and an enduring passion for poetry—qualities that promise to shape a bold and thoughtfully curated collection.

Photo: 2005 Selfportrait of Erik Van Loon