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Ever heard about a gatherin' somewhere, after it was to late to get there?

Well, so have most of the rest of us!

Seems like most every time we get together, somebody says something about how we should coordinate better. Sounds good, and we all agree - but then hardly nothin' happens. Well, that's all about to end!

Our Mission

Yep. We got us a mission. We aim to get the word out so's everybody knows what's happenin' and where it's happenin', and maybe even get ourselves a pat on the back every once in awhile for bein' so dang organized. Maybe we'll even set up a guideline or two about what's appropriate where, when and why, or provide a forum for talkin' about issues we want to talk about. Course this is all real new so far, so mostly we're just trying to straighten ourselves out. If you have any ideas or suggestions 'bout what we OUGHT to be doin', give us a holler!

Purpose

Cowboy Poets of Utah was organized in 2003 as a nonprofit corporation to perpetuate the cultural traditions of poetry, storytelling, music, and other folk arts of the American West and the cowboy life.  

While it will not seek to limit or restrict the personal activities of individual members in publishing, performing, or recording, Cowboy Poets of Utah, Inc. seeks to establish a collective voice for the enhancement of traditional Western arts and culture; provide forums for their presentation, performance, and publication; and afford opportunities for members, youth, and other interested parties for education and improvement.  

We are particularly interested in preserving our western heritage through the voices of our youth, and do seek to encourage young poets and performers to develop their talents and to perpetuate the values of our traditional western culture.