The Chilmark Free Public Library is bringing back the Elisa Brickner Poetry Contest Ceremony, after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contest and celebrations held on April 24 at 4 pm will feature poetry and readings by winning high school poets. The contest was established 30 years ago in honor of Elisa […]
A selection committee has been formed to choose a new Martha’s Vineyard Poet Laureate (2024-2026). This position is foremost one of public service to elevate the presence of poetry within all sectors of the Island community. Jill Jupen is stepping down as current laureate, preceded by Arnie Reisman and Lee McCormack. Selecting a new poet […]
I was looking into the writing-related events that will be taking place on the Island during pinkletink season, and was surprised that a few of the offerings are still happening over Zoom. I suppose that’s a good thing. Zooming, as we know, offers stay-at-home convenience, and opens up workshops, talks, and readings to people off […]
Since 1996, April has been designated National Poetry Month. While there are a few readings and workshops afoot, I’m a bit surprised there isn’t more going on locally, given the poetry this place inspires and the number of poets living on the Island. For me personally, this year’s National Poetry Month has been something I’ve […]
As PathwaysArts says, it’s dedicated to catalyzing creative projects in the visual arts, writing, dance, and collaborative forms. One of the important endeavors of this Chilmark institution is its Writing & Poetry Tuesdays, which have been going strong for the 13 years Pathways has been around. When they were originally conducting the evenings on Zoom, […]