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Tag: Jason Vasser-Elong

  • Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop

    Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop

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    Lydia Golitz

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    in conjunction with Time Bound, an exhibition by Cheeraz Gormon. This workshop will be held in-person at Hoffman LaChance Contemporary. This workshop will be facilitated by Jason Vasser-Elong. Participants will reflect on and write poetry inspired by Cheeraz Gormon’s photography. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Participants will walk around the gallery to observe the photographs. Then, they…

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  • Words for Remembering: Reading & Panel Discussion

    Words for Remembering: Reading & Panel Discussion

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    Lydia Golitz

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    in conjunction with Time Bound, an exhibition by Cheeraz Gormon. This reading and panel discussion will be held in-person at Hoffman LaChance Contemporary. Poets Shiferaw Desta and Hermela Nebyu will read from their work, then discuss the function of poetry within the African Diaspora. The discussion will be moderated by Jason Vasser-Elong. SCHEDULE 6:00 p.m.…

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  • Poetry in the Woods: Application Deadline

    Poetry in the Woods: Application Deadline

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    Erin Quick

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    Applications for the October 2026 Poetry in the Woods Workshop are open through September 13. Work one-on-one with award-winning poets, draw inspiration from nature walks, and hone your craft while immersed in the Missouri woods! Poetry in the Woods takes place on October 3 & 4 at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center. 2026 faculty includes…

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  • MATI Block Party: Poetry in Motion

    MATI Block Party: Poetry in Motion

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    Erin Quick

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    St. Louis Poets Take the Mic This event will be held in-person at High Low. Saint Louis Poetry Center is thrilled to co-present Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation’s Poetry in Motion reading for Music at the Intersection! SCHEDULE Drum Voices Take The Mic5:00–6:30 PM Unapologetic Voices Of The D9 & HBCU’s Take The Mic6:45–8:00 PM Word Warriors…

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  • MATI Conference: Write On – Poetry at the Confluence

    MATI Conference: Write On – Poetry at the Confluence

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    Erin Quick

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    How St. Louis and East St. Louis Changed American Arts and Culture Through Poetry This event will be held in-person at High Low. RSVP required. Saint Louis Poetry Center is thrilled to co-present Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation’s Poetry in Motion panel for Music at the Intersection! ABOUT THE PANEL & SPEAKERS Write On: Poetry at the…

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  • Sunday Workshop: Jason Vasser-Elong

    Sunday Workshop: Jason Vasser-Elong

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    Erin Quick

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    This workshop will be held in-person at High Low. Saint Louis Poetry Center is thrilled to welcome poet Jason Vasser-Elong for the October Sunday Workshop! This workshop will be a generative workshop focused on revision. GUIDELINES & REGISTRATION Please note: this workshop is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required, and is first-come, first-served. To register, email:sunday.workshop@stlouispoetrycenter.org…

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  • MATI: Poetry in Motion – Write On

    MATI: Poetry in Motion – Write On

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    Erin Quick

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    Write On: The Power of the Pen Panel & Workshop This event will be held in-person at High Low. Saint Louis Poetry Center is thrilled to be part of Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation’s Poetry in Motion panel and workshop for Music at the Intersection! ABOUT THE PANEL & WORKSHOP Write On: The Power of the Pen …

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  • Poetry in the Woods: Application Deadline

    Poetry in the Woods: Application Deadline

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    Erin Quick

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    Applications for the October 2025 Poetry in the Woods Workshop are open through September 14. Work on your poetry with award-winning faculty in inspiring outdoor locations around St. Louis! Poetry in the Woods takes place on October 4 & 5 at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center. 2025 faculty includes Traci Brimhall, Eduardo Corral, Jason Vasser-Elong,…

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  • Sunday Workshop: Submissions Due

    Sunday Workshop: Submissions Due

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    Erin Quick

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    The Sunday Workshop with Jason Vasser-Elong will take place on October 27, 2024. Poetry submissions for the workshop are due by 11:59 p.m. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS The workshop will be held in-person at High Low, with virtual attendance options available to those who need it. Patrons are encouraged to wear face masks when attending Sunday Workshop…

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  • Sunday Workshop: Jason Vasser-Elong

    Sunday Workshop: Jason Vasser-Elong

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    Erin Quick

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    This workshop will be held in-person at High Low, with virtual attendance options available to those who need it. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Patrons are encouraged to wear face masks when attending Sunday Workshop in-person at High Low. GUIDELINES & REGISTRATION Please note: this workshop is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required, and is first-come, first-served. To…

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