Poetry Bookshop/ Broadsides exhibit
All poets are encouraged to enter their work in the Poetry Bookshop/ Broadsides exhibit to be held in the Elaine Jacob Foyer. A broadside is being defined as "any way of presenting a poem that the poet feels is appropriate." If you're interested, here's the skinny:

Broadsides pieces (or books) must be turned into the Gualala Arts Center by March 25 (Gualala Arts Center will be open March 25, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. to accept entries). Entries can also be brought to the CITYARTS Third Thursday Poetry Reading (7:00-9:00 p.m.) on March 18. If these times are inconvenient, feel free to call the Gualala Arts Center or Joost Romeu (707-884-5059) to make alternate arrangements. Each artist may enter up to three broadsides and as many books as he or she would like. A standard entry fee of $5 is required (regardless of how many pieces are submitted). Items should be price marked or specified "NFS" (not for sale). Note that GAC will retain 30 percent of the total sale price.

Saturday, March 27, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Broadsides Opening Reception at Gualala Arts Center.
All are invited. No admission fee. Complimentary wine and beverages will be served. Participants are encouraged to bring appetizers for sharing.

Saturday, April 10th - Poet's Day, we open the doors to poetic justice. Imagine an entire day to immerse your soul in verse! The schedule of events is as follows:

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. FREE Workshops

Performing Your Poetry (Chris Olander):
"Discover the life hidden in your poems and rise above the spoken word: Become the poem! Give your poems the character they deserve performing your poetry. Nationally recognized performance poet Chris Olander can help you find your voice among the many." This youth workshop is nonrestrictive in number.

Getting Your Poetry Published (Jane Reichhold):
"This workshop is a discussion of the pros and cons of publishing one's own poetry with explanation of the various methods, options, drawbacks and advantages. Examples of creative ways of getting your poetry in to the hands of readers will be shown, prices revealed, and encouragement given." All ages are welcome.

Fine Tuning: Bringing the Poem to Full Power (Stephen Kessler):
"Through close scrutiny and application of core poetic principles, we will help participants bring their works toward full realization as poems. Enrollment limited to twelve. Beginning, intermediate and advanced poets welcome. Bring twelve neatly typed copies of the poem you want to work on." To reserve a space call Stephen at 707-884-4408.

Evening Events:

4:30- 6:30 p.m. Open Mic: FREE. Join local poets reading their work by reading your own or any verse you find interesting-or just come to listen.

7:00 p.m. Evening Reading ($5 admission): Introductory readings by Stephen Kessler, Chris Olander, Jane Reichhold, and Fionna Perkins followed by featured poet Gary Young. Appetizers, wine, coffee and desserts will be served.

Featured Poet - Gary Young: Resident of Santa Cruz, Gary Young is a man of multiple talents, flexing his creative muscles as an editor, artist and poet. His prose poem trilogy No Other Life earned him the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America. Gary, along with the help of Christopher Buckley, served as co-editor of the anthology The Geography of Home: California's Poetry of Place. He will be speaking about the collection and how it came to be. A reading from No Other Life and Pleasure will follow.

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