Ekphrasis Poetry Workshop @ Dunes

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What is "Ekphrasis" Poetry?: Have you ever been moved by words inspired by visual art? Ekphrasis poetry is the type of poetry that does just that! Join Poet Laureate Emeritus Maya Williams in writing poems in response to the visual art exhibited at Dunes during the two-person exhibtion Unconcealedness, with work from Matt Paweski and Carla Weeks, along with a series of prompts to support pushing your writing forward.

Maya Williams (ey/they/she) is a religious Black multiracial nonbinary suicide survivor who served as Portland, Maine's poet laureate for a 2021-2024 term. Ey published two full length poetry collections that were nominated for the New England Book Award and the Maine Literary Award. They also won chapbook contests by Garden Party Collective and The Headlight Review. She enjoys writing poetry commissions for artists and more. Find ways to collaborate with Maya at mayawilliamspoet.com

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