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Fri, Apr 12 2024 Prescott Art Gallery
Poetic Expressions: A Fusion of Art and Verse
Creative Writing Workshop: Ekphrasis with Joni Wallace
5 pm – 6 pm (pre-event)
“Ekphrasis” is a Greek word meaning “to speak out of” and generally concerns the practice of writing about visual art. As a creative writing practice, Ekphrasis is more than description or critique of visual art: it is the practice of engaging with another art form to open ourselves to new imaginative worlds and leap right into the middle of an ongoing conversation about what it means to be human. In this one-hour generative workshop, we’ll explore different ekphrastic techniques using visual work by an array of artists. Everyone will leave two to three novel and surprising drafts of poems and/or short prose.
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An Evening of Poetry
6:15 - 8:30 pm
Experience an enchanting evening filled with live music, appetizers, and connect with our esteemed panel poets and fellow open mic enthusiasts.
6:15 pm Reception with live music by Galactagogues
6:45 pm Bridging the Ethereal and Tangible: Poetry’s Exploration of Human Experiences
Come join us for a captivating poetry panel featuring Joni Wallace and Brooke Sahni, hosted by Tim Hull. The authors will delve into the exploration of human experiences showcased in their latest books: “Landscape with Missing River” by Joni Wallace and “Before I had the Word” by Brooke Sahni.
7:30 pm Poetry Readings (Open Mic)
Feel the rhythm, embrace the rhyme! Unleash your creativity during our open mic poetry session. Bring your verse and share it with an appreciative audience.
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New Literary Southwest Team
Ustadza White
Literary Southwest Program Director
James Rider
Technical Director