A Few Words
About Us
Founded in 1974, HoCoPoLitSo is
a community-based not-for-profit arts organization that produces
readings and other literary events for the general public, including
students, seniors, and ethnic audiences.
Board Members
| David
H. Barrett Chairman
|
Kathleen Larson
Treasurer |
Michael Collier
Member-at-Large
|
| Ellen
Conroy Kennedy Founder
|
Catherine McLoughlin-Hayes
Irish Evening Chair
|
Laura Yoo Member at Large |
| Lucille
Clifton Chief
Artistic Advisor |
Tara Hart
HCC Representative
|
Patty Rouse
Member-at-Large
|
| Timothy
Singleton Recording
Secretary |
Virginia Pausch
High School Liason
|
Susan T. HobbyMember at_large |
Our Staff
| Carla Du Pree Executive Director |
Pam Simonson Deputy Director |
|
Reputation and
Honors
- Known for the distinction of the poets and writers it
presents.
- Recognized for programming quality, diversity and scope.
- Called "a model for community literature programs" by the
National Endowment for the Arts.
- Frequently cited for "excellence" by the Maryland National
Arts Council.
- Three editions of The Writing Life honored by
the National Hometown Video Festival
- Honored editions include:
- The Writing Life: Poetry Quartet
- The Writing Life: Reynolds Price
- The Writing Life: Sekou Sundiata
