The Cultural Arts Commission of Englewood City convened on September 3, 2025, to discuss various initiatives and community engagement efforts. The meeting highlighted the recent success of the Englewood block party, where the commission set up a booth to promote poetry and the arts.

During the meeting, it was reported that the booth attracted significant interest, with participation from local poets, including Luis and Carl. The commission collected 25 poems from attendees, exceeding expectations as many poets initially anticipated minimal interest. The enthusiasm from the community was evident, with residents expressing a desire to think about their poems and submit them later.

To facilitate this, a drop box will be available at the public library throughout September, allowing residents to submit their poetry at their convenience. The library is scheduled for maintenance work starting the week of September 13, but the drop box will remain accessible.

Overall, the meeting underscored the commission's commitment to fostering artistic expression within the community and highlighted the positive response from residents towards poetry initiatives. The commission plans to continue collecting submissions and engaging with the community in future events.