The Curtis Memorial Library is excited to present an Ekphrastic Poetry Café and Art Exhibit in April as part of our month-long celebration honoring National Poetry Month. Ekphrastic poetry is a poem about, or inspired by a work of art. The writer interprets a work of visual art then creates a narrative in verse form that represents his or her reaction to that painting, photograph, sculpture or other artistic creation. We’ve collaborated with Five Rivers Arts Alliance, SMCC, SpindleWorks and other local artists to bring you this eclectic mixed media art exhibit. The exhibit can be viewed in the Curtis Collaboratory or online at curtislibrary.com/ekphrastic.
Additional poetry programming in April includes “Poetry and Music” from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursdays in the Collaboratory.
The April 16 “Poetry and Music” program will feature poets Maryli Tieman and David Sloan with music by Louise Gephart on harp.
On April 23, poets from the SMCC Creative Writing class will perform with music by Lorel Nazzaro on violin.
April 30 will feature poetsfrom the PeoplePlus Write On! group, including Elizabeth Bates, Charlotte Hart, Paul Karwowski, Vince McDermott, Pat Sparks, Gladys Szabo and Bonnie Wheeler with music by Neil Lamb on jazz guitar.
From noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, “The World of Wallace Stevens” will screen at the library. The film is a documentary by Alison Johnson, author of “Wallace Stevens: a Dual Life as Poet and Insurance Executive.” A Q&A period with Johnson to follow.
At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, all community members young and old are welcome to join us for open mic night at the library.
Events are free and open to the public. No registration required. For more information, call 725-5242 or visit curtislibrary.com
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