Join us in celebrating the power of poetry at the Work Center’s 3rd Annual Poetry Festival. The Festival includes weeklong poetry and songwriting workshops by some of our nation’s most inspired and awarded poets. The week begins with a keynote address by Ross Gay and ends with Robert Pinsky’s Favorite Poem Project. Mid-week events include benefit concerts with Patty Larkin, Cornelius Eady Trio and Shaker/Flynn. Other evening events include faculty readings and artist talks, and student readings and open studios.

Join us in celebrating the power of poetry at the Work Center’s 3rd Annual Poetry Festival. The Festival includes weeklong poetry and songwriting workshops by some of our nation’s most inspired and awarded poets. The week begins with a keynote address by Ross Gay and ends with Robert Pinsky’s Favorite Poem Project. Mid-week events include benefit concerts with Patty Larkin, Cornelius Eady Trio and Shaker/Flynn. Other evening events include faculty readings and artist talks, and student readings and open studios.