Tomorrow is a free program that pits poets with artists with a two-time published slam poet in Jefferson.

The 5th Annual Ekphrasis is tomorrow at 2pm at the Courtyard Wedding and Events Center in Jefferson. Tower View Team Chair Deb McGinn says 13 poems were originally written and given to 13 artists to create art pieces based on their interpretation of the poem. She invites everyone to check out how the participants did.

“These 13 artists and 13 poets are all from Greene County, which is amazing. And they bring amazing art work  and they bring amazing words to this.”  

McGinn adds that the featured speaker is Caleb Rainey, who has a bachelor’s degree in English-creative writing from the University of Iowa and has published two books of poetry. Those books include “Look Black Boy” and “Heart Notes.” There is no registration for this free event that is open to the public.

Poets

Hollie Roberts

Victoria Riley

Susan Laehn

Teena Toliver

Robbie Pedersen

Kristin Lang

Ginny Showman

Nancy Hanaman

Chris Henning

Abby Jacobson

Margaret Hamilton

Clay Ross

Chad Elliott

 

Artists

Roger Aegerter

Renee Jacobs

Heather Vander Wilt-Foote

Leah Thompson

Tyler Gathercoal

Dana Harrison

Clancy Clawson

Bonnie Silbaugh

Jean Van Gilder

Matt Wetrich

Jennifer Powers

Gina Harrington

Curt Nelson