2023 Poetry on the Prairie
Poetry on the Prairie is sponsored by the Iowa Poetry Association and Poetry &–a new group of poetry loving community members, dedicated to advancing the awareness and appreciation of all types of poetry in central Iowa.
This weekend event is part of the annual Art on the Prairie event in Perry, IA.
Poetry has always been included in the annual Art on the Prairie celebration, but this year it will be offered in its own venue–Security Bank Building, located at 1102 Willis Avenue in Perry. Activities include a competitive poetry slam plus poetry readings by some of Iowa’s leading poets, open mic opportunities for poetry lovers, and workshops for poets.
This weekend event is part of the annual Art on the Prairie event in Perry, IA.
Poetry has always been included in the annual Art on the Prairie celebration, but this year it will be offered in its own venue–Security Bank Building, located at 1102 Willis Avenue in Perry. Activities include a competitive poetry slam plus poetry readings by some of Iowa’s leading poets, open mic opportunities for poetry lovers, and workshops for poets.
Poetry on the Prairie Schedule
All events are free and open to the public.
Saturday, November 11th
Studio on Second — 1218 Second Street, Perry
10 am - 10:30 am | Coffee/Networking/Welcome
with Dawn Terpstra, President of Iowa Poetry Association
10:30 am - 12 pm | Ekphrastic Writing Workshop
with Deb Marquart, Iowa Poet Laureate & Visual Art from Festival Artists
12 pm - 1 pm | Lunchtime Erasure and Centos
with Kelsey Bigelow & Dawn Terpstra (bring your own lunch)
1 pm - 2:30 pm | Readings by Featured Poets, led by Dawn Terpstra
with Dawn Terpstra, President of Iowa Poetry Association
10:30 am - 12 pm | Ekphrastic Writing Workshop
with Deb Marquart, Iowa Poet Laureate & Visual Art from Festival Artists
12 pm - 1 pm | Lunchtime Erasure and Centos
with Kelsey Bigelow & Dawn Terpstra (bring your own lunch)
1 pm - 2:30 pm | Readings by Featured Poets, led by Dawn Terpstra
- Lola Nakashima-Brooke
- Deb Marquart, Iowa Poet Laureate
- Corinne Stanely
- Vincent Avon
- Leah Huiszar
- Steve Rose
Sunday, November 12th
Studio on Second — 1218 Second Street
11 am – 12 pm | Lyrical Iowa poet readings, led by Marilyn Baszczynski
with Dawn Terpstra & Kelsey Bigelow
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Spoken Word Workshop with Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Pullin’ Strings Music & Open Mic
with Pat Boddy & David Williamson
- Kathy Geren Christy
- Maggie Ripperger
- Dawn Terpstra
- Heather Ann G Clark
- Dennis Maulsby
- Shelly Reed Thieman
- Janet Carl
- Ginnie Padden
- Margaret Flint Suter
- Ashley Wolftornabane
- Jim Hackett
- Arsema Berhane
with Dawn Terpstra & Kelsey Bigelow
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Spoken Word Workshop with Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Pullin’ Strings Music & Open Mic
with Pat Boddy & David Williamson
NOTE: Schedule is subject to additions and other edits. Learn more at poetryamp.org
Poetry on the Prairie is Sponsored by:
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Poetry & — a group of poetry loving community members, dedicated to advancing the awareness and appreciation of all types of poetry in central Iowa. Watch for details about upcoming events, including Poetry Palooza! in Des Moines on April 6, 7, & 8.
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The Iowa Poetry Association is a non-profit organization whose sole objective is to promote interest in and appreciation for better poetry by Iowans. Each year, IPA offers two workshops in the Des Moines area, where poems are critiqued by eminent teachers, editors or publishers. In addition, the IPA LIVE! online program of monthly mini-workshops and readings brings poetry learning and reading opportunities to IPA members across the state. The quarterly newsletter connects members to important updates and events, as does our Iowa Poetry Association Facebook group. Membership is open to any individual or group with an Iowa address. An affiliate society of The Academy of American Poets and The National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Inc.
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Art on the Prairie is a unique festival celebrating art, music, literature, and the joys of small town living, all wrapped up in a two-day event in historic downtown Perry during the second weekend in November.
Since 2006, Beaverdale Books has been selling new books in all genres, literary-themed sidelines, greeting cards, and merchandise from the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association. We support and represent over 500 local authors in our “Iowa Author” section and we proud to be part of this exciting celebration of poetry. |