The Ohio Poetry Association (OPA) is a nonprofit,volunteer-run,educational organization with a 501(c)(3) Federal designation.Since being organized in Columbus in 1929, the Ohio Poetry Association has become statewide in scope and has members throughout the United States and beyond. We exist to promote the art of poetry and support poets and others who appreciate poetry. Through readings, workshops, contests, and special events, we assist poets, whether amateur or professional, as they hone their craft.