This year the Edmonton Poetry Festival turns 20! That’s 20 years coming together as a community to enjoy the varied poetic voices that ripple throughout our region. 20 years got us reflecting on the importance of community and how everyone – poets, artists, audiences, volunteers, collaborators and more – is essential to a successful festival.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with an afternoon of poetry, hosted by Regional Writer in Residence Anna Marie Sewell and featuring two local poets, Kayleigh Cline and Don Perkins. There will also be an open mic session for those interested in sharing their own work. This event is co-presented with the Edmonton Poetry Festival.
Registration: Free but limited. Visit https://scl.bibliocommons.com/events/67c7645aa8a83528000fc560 to reserve your ticket.
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is thrilled to partner with Owl Poetry Club for a special open mic event inspired by our current exhibitions. We will open the event with a poem from writer and artist Jordan Baylon, inspired by Lan “Florence” Yee’s exhibition Do Weeds Still Grow in Heaven? after which we will host readings from the Owl Poetry club members and other guests. We invite you to join us to share your work or listen to the fantastic poets of Lethbridge. This event is free for members and poets. Light refreshments will be provided.
Week 1 (ages 11 – 14): July 13-18
Week 2 (ages 15 – 19): July 20-25
Early Bird rate: $630
Regular rate: $655
Location: Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer
In 4-weeks, you’ll learn how to creatively express your burning thoughts, dreams, and passions with conviction! Throughout this series, you'll explore your favorite moving works of art and take part in group discussions. You’ll also have the chance to create your own work and say what’s on your mind in a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment.
This class is great if you love music, poetry, movies, theatre, and more. Come ready to discover your power through words and images!
Register here: https://accessarts.ca/whats-on/say-it-like-you-mean-it/
Join Deborah Willis, author of MacEwan’s 2024-25 Book of the Year, for an intimate reading of Girlfriend on Mars. Following the reading, there will be time for a question-and-answer session with the author about her writing process and the book. The conversation will be with MacEwan’s 2024-25 Writer in Residence, Jenna Butler. Willis will also be available to sign copies of Girlfriend on Mars which will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served.
March 21, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
2025 SAAG ARTS WRITING PRIZE
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS CLOSES FRIDAY, MARCH 28.
YouthWrite, Alberta's premier writing organization, is offering Spring Break Young Writers' Camps in-person and online: March 24 & 25 (grades 4-6); March 26 & 27 (grades 6-9); and online March 24-27 (ages 10+).
Edmonton Poetry Festival Celebrates 20 Years with Month-long Festival and Local Focus.
