Grit & Grace: City of Reno, Poet Laureate: Jesse James Ziegler

Name: Grit & Grace: City of Reno, Poet Laureate: Jesse James Ziegler
Start: 2025-04-17T17:00:00-07:00
Location: 925 Riverside Dr, Reno, NV, United States, Nevada 89503

Schedule

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

925 Riverside Dr, Reno, NV, United States, Nevada 89503 | Reno, NV

Grit & Grace: City of Reno, Poet Laureate: Jesse James Ziegler
Reno City Hall Metro Gallery
March 17 – May 9, 2025
Artist Reception: April 17, 2025, 5-7pm
Jesse James Ziegler is currently serving as Poet Laureate for the City of Reno; With a term spanning from January of 2024 to December of 2025. “Grit & Grace” is an exhibition that showcases both Poetry and Photography by City of Reno Poet Laureate Jesse James Ziegler. The show is an exploration of heart, mind, and landscapes in tempestuous times of transition. It demonstrates how individual efforts to build and serve community have ripple effects beyond our singular capacity for comprehension and compassion. Jesse’s poems are accompanied by his photography which compliments the overall exhibit by providing graphic representation and inspiration for the pieces of Jesse’s poetry.