Saturday March 18, 2023 – Saturday March 18, 2023
Description:
Join the Benzie Are Historical society Museum and the Oliver Arts Center as they open ARTiFACTORY 2023, the place where poetry meets history. Register for a short class at the Oliver Art Center on the basics of how to write a poem, then head over to the Benzie Area Historical Society Museum in Benzonia to explore the exhibits. After a brief tour, choose an artifact that calls to you; that matters to you. You will then start writing your poem inspired by your selected artifact. After the museum session, you will then have a few days to finish your poem. Your original poem will be published in a chapbook, and you will be asked to read your poem at a reception at the Oliver Art Center (or choose someone to read it for you) when the poetry exhibition is launched. ARTiFACTORY 2023 offers an inclusive platform for poets of all ages in our community to have an opportunity to have their poem published and to read their work before an audience. Cost of course includes class, handouts, National Poetry Month poster, museum tour, one chapbook, and reception.
- Part 1 – March 18th: Oliver Art Center – 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Part 2 – March 18th: Benzie Historical Society – 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Part 3 – March 28th: Poems due by email to OAC
- Part 4 – April 22nd: Oliver Art Center /Exhibit, reception, reading of poetry – 4 –6 pm