Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop - A Black History Month Event

Join us for an intergenerational Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop, where words and imagery intertwine to create moving expressions of art. Facilitated by award-winning poet Sistah Joy, this workshop will explore the poetic response to photography, using Amira Rasayon’s striking black & white visuals as creative prompts.

What to Expect:

Participants will receive guidance on crafting ekphrastic poetry (a type of poetry that uses words to describe a visual work of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or photograph), engage in a creative writing session, and hear insights from Amira Rasayon about the inspiration behind her photography. Selected participants will have the opportunity to share their work at the event.

✍🏾 All materials provided (composition books & pencils).

🔗 Register now to secure your spot.

Join us for this powerful workshop in celebration of Black History Month as you explore the intersection of poetry and visual art!

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Amira Rasayon is a visual artist, photographer, and exhibit designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). She has designed exhibits and large-scale graphics for the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the Museum of the Bible, and other notable institutions.

A seasoned arts educator, Amira has taught digital photography, graphic design, and museum studies at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and in youth art programs. Her photography has been showcased in juried exhibitions at the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center, the Prince George's African American Museum, and Reagan National Airport.

Her work captures identity, culture, and the passage of time, using black & white photography to highlight personal and public narratives.

Connect with Amira’s work at the Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop on February 15, 2025.

Host or Publisher Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council