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> Grant Funded Events > Inquiring Mind Presentations > Key Ingredients Exhibit > Poet Laureate Schedule |
Grant Funded Events
Vashon Arts & Humanities Lecture Series – Vashon Island
November 15, 2009 - February 21, 2010 – Vashon Allied Arts
Vashon Arts & Humanities Lecture Series is a series of four public lectures and discussions led by leading cultural thinkers. The aim of this venture is to reach a new and underserved segment of Vashon Island's older, culturally and intellectually curious adults, through an educational series of thoughtful explorations of various aspects of the Northwest ethos as expressed through its literature, history, music, and art.
November 15, 2009 - February 21, 2010 – Vashon Allied Arts
Vashon Arts & Humanities Lecture Series is a series of four public lectures and discussions led by leading cultural thinkers. The aim of this venture is to reach a new and underserved segment of Vashon Island's older, culturally and intellectually curious adults, through an educational series of thoughtful explorations of various aspects of the Northwest ethos as expressed through its literature, history, music, and art.
Hugo Literary Series – Seattle
Through March 2010 – Richard Hugo House
The Hugo Literary Series commissions new literary work and encourages artists to create in a new way and to teach and discuss their work, ideas, and process with audiences. The events begin with a Friday-night reading and continue with a panel and craft classes the next day. The Literary Series readings and classes give emerging writers access to nationally known authors, and allows the public to enter into a discourse on both the theme and the creative process.
Through March 2010 – Richard Hugo House
The Hugo Literary Series commissions new literary work and encourages artists to create in a new way and to teach and discuss their work, ideas, and process with audiences. The events begin with a Friday-night reading and continue with a panel and craft classes the next day. The Literary Series readings and classes give emerging writers access to nationally known authors, and allows the public to enter into a discourse on both the theme and the creative process.
Methow Arts Humanities Collaborative – Twisp
March 8-12 and April 12-16, 2010 – Methow Arts Alliance
The Methow Arts Humanities Collaborative will provide Okanogan County communities with an opportunity to experience the confluence of humanities, culture and the arts using readings, workshops, films and performances as a catalyst for discussion. March events will focus on the theme "Fusion of Culture | Delhi 2 Dublin" and April events will explore the theme "Stories Behind the Mask | Faustwork". Events are scheduled in a variety of community venues including the Merc Playhouse, Breadline Café, Winthrop Barn and the Omak Pac.
March 8-12 and April 12-16, 2010 – Methow Arts Alliance
The Methow Arts Humanities Collaborative will provide Okanogan County communities with an opportunity to experience the confluence of humanities, culture and the arts using readings, workshops, films and performances as a catalyst for discussion. March events will focus on the theme "Fusion of Culture | Delhi 2 Dublin" and April events will explore the theme "Stories Behind the Mask | Faustwork". Events are scheduled in a variety of community venues including the Merc Playhouse, Breadline Café, Winthrop Barn and the Omak Pac.
Visiting Writers Reading Series – Walla Walla
Through April 2010 – Whitman College
The Visiting Writers Reading Series at Whitman College offers a sequence of 6 to 10 literary events throughout the academic year with established and emerging writers who express and provoke diverse perspectives and prompt crucial community conversations. Issues explored through literature include ethnicity, ideologies, identity, culture, and politics. The project also aims to promote collective tolerance, cultural awareness, and creativity in our daily lives.
Through April 2010 – Whitman College
The Visiting Writers Reading Series at Whitman College offers a sequence of 6 to 10 literary events throughout the academic year with established and emerging writers who express and provoke diverse perspectives and prompt crucial community conversations. Issues explored through literature include ethnicity, ideologies, identity, culture, and politics. The project also aims to promote collective tolerance, cultural awareness, and creativity in our daily lives.
2009 Seattle Arts & Lectures Poetry Series – Seattle
Through May 2010 – Seattle Arts & Lectures
This critically acclaimed poetry series' 2009-10 season features renowned poets Tomaz Salamun w/Matthew Zapruder, Kim Addonizio w/Gary Lilley, Mark Doty, Linda Gregg, Sharon Olds and Rita Dove. Each event consists of a reading and an onstage interview, based on audience questions, exploring the poets' influences, craft, and thoughts on the role of poetry in contemporary society. Tune into KUOW for rebroadcasts of the shows.
Through May 2010 – Seattle Arts & Lectures
This critically acclaimed poetry series' 2009-10 season features renowned poets Tomaz Salamun w/Matthew Zapruder, Kim Addonizio w/Gary Lilley, Mark Doty, Linda Gregg, Sharon Olds and Rita Dove. Each event consists of a reading and an onstage interview, based on audience questions, exploring the poets' influences, craft, and thoughts on the role of poetry in contemporary society. Tune into KUOW for rebroadcasts of the shows.
Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series – Spokane
Through May 2010 – Gonzaga University
The Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series offers lecture/readings in Spokane throughout the academic year by prominent writers who express diverse perspectives. Upcoming authors include Natasha Trethewey (November 9), Sharon Olds (February 2), Richard Kenney (March 1) and Tod Marshall (April 13).
Through May 2010 – Gonzaga University
The Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series offers lecture/readings in Spokane throughout the academic year by prominent writers who express diverse perspectives. Upcoming authors include Natasha Trethewey (November 9), Sharon Olds (February 2), Richard Kenney (March 1) and Tod Marshall (April 13).
Skagit River Poetry Project – Mount Vernon
Through May 2010 – Skagit Valley Community College & Local Public School Districts
The Skagit River Poetry Project seeks to push poetry off the page and into live performances, introducing students, teachers and the community to poetic voices from around the nation. Activities include professionally led teacher training, student workshops and poetry gatherings throughout Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties, culminating in the biannual Skagit River Poetry Festival in May 2010.
Through May 2010 – Skagit Valley Community College & Local Public School Districts
The Skagit River Poetry Project seeks to push poetry off the page and into live performances, introducing students, teachers and the community to poetic voices from around the nation. Activities include professionally led teacher training, student workshops and poetry gatherings throughout Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties, culminating in the biannual Skagit River Poetry Festival in May 2010.
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