The Art of Poetry Experience, Zionsville

October 2-3, 2009

Spend time with visual artists and poets to explore the art of poetry. Twelve poets and twelve visuals artists in various medium have collaborated on works which can be experienced on the Art of Poetry Tour. Those attending all events beginning with the Friday Tea will be eligible for the drawing of a piece of artwork at this event.

The Art of Poetry Schedule

FRIDAY, OCT. 2
2 p.m. Art of Poetry Tea and Talk at Serenity, 135 S. Main St. Zionsville. Immediate past Poet Laureate of Virginia, Dr. Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda is both a poet and visual artist. She conducts popular talks and workshops on poetry and art at universities and art museums. Come for a tea under the white tent in the Serenity garden, and hear Dr. Foronda. $15. Profits benefit the Writers’ Center of Indiana. Serenity: 317.873.5590

The Art of Poetry Reading Tour. Free. Those visiting all fourZionsville tour sites will be entered in a drawing for a special signed poem. Schedule of artworks, artists and poets follows.
6 p.m. Goodman Jewelers, 106 N. Main St.:
Edge of Day, Laura Villanyi, glass – poet Joseph Heithaus.
Differences, Peg Neal, pottery – poet Barry Harris.
Porcellana, Lynn Miller, pottery – poet Phoenix Cole.
6:30 p.m. The Yarn Shop, 40 N. Main St:
Calla Lilies, Kim Ort, nature photography – poet Dr. Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda.
Leaving the Present Tents, Laura Teshdahl, colored pencil – poet James Murdock.
On Mallard Landing, Kevin Bowles, wood – poet Joyce Brinkman.
7 p.m. Brown’s on Main, 98 S. Main St.:
In October, Katherine Meade, oils – poet Jane Gentry Vance.
Why I Run, Sandy Ezell, watercolors – poet Marjory Wentworth.
Shorter Days, Katie Lane, gourds – poet Laurel Smith.
7:30 p.m. Art In Hand, 211 S. Main St.:
Songs in Sepia & Black & White, J.D. Nolan, black & white photography, poet Norbert Krapf.
Fallen, Jody Flynn, Acrylics – poet Ruthelen Burns.
Internet Exchange, Cindy Leavesly, pastels – poet Mary Brown.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3
10 a.m. The Art of Poetry Community Discussion at Serenity, 135 S. Main St., Zionsville. Munch on scions and sip lemonade with poets, visual artists, and everyone interested in culture, for a community discussion of the Art of Poetry Experience and how artistic collaboration enriches our lives. Free.