Poetry Workshop: Poetry in Motion
Week 4 | MWF | Poetry Room, Alumni Hall | Ages 18+
In a world that is home to eight billion individuals, diversity is a fundamental aspect of our shared humanity. This generative poetry workshop celebrates the richness of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity by inviting participants to explore and express their unique identities through poetry. With collaborative exercises and open discussions, we'll delve into themes of cultural exchange, embracing differences, and finding common ground in our shared human experience. Participants will have the opportunity to craft poetic pieces that pay homage to their roots while fostering a deeper appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of humanity. Additionally, we will explore various poetic forms inspired by historical and diverse cultural traditions—allowing participants to channel their creativity through diverse literary expressions.
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Julianne Neely
Julianne Neely received her MFA degree from the Iowa Writer's Workshop, where she received the Truman Capote Fellowship, the 2017 John Logan Poetry Prize, and a Schupes Fellowship for Poetry. She is currently a Poetics PhD student and an English Department Fellow at the University at Buffalo. Her writing has been published in Hyperallergic, VIDA, The Poetry Project, The Rumpus, The Iowa Review and more. She has three chapbooks out with Slope Editions, garden-door Press, and Foundlings Press and a forthcoming digital chapbook from Metatron Press.