Ekphrastic Fantastic: Writing in response to art and pop culture, featuring Anna Jacobson
VIRTUAL POETRY WORKSHOP
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - Register on Eventbrite
In this fast-paced interactive workshop, we'll push the boundaries of the ekphrastic form in reverent and irreverent ways. Come and help redefine what's meant by art and by poetry responding to art
Anna K. Jacobson is a teacher, writer, and storyteller in Jacksonville, Florida. A board member and writing circle facilitator for Women Writing for (a) Change, Anna also tells stories on stage with BAB'S LAB and has won multiple story slams. Her poetry has been published both locally and nationally. When she is not chasing the right words, Anna can be found chasing teenagers, dogs, horses, and a perfect brownie recipe.
Spoken Word, Featuring Reese the Poet
12:00pm to 1:00pm - James Weldon Johnson Park
I will open with an attention-grabbing interactive piece Detailing certain aspects of the world and challenging us to come together. From there, I will cover a few additional topics through story and reflection.
Reese the Poet is a dynamic speaker and artist that utilizes his words to paint pictures of the world into the hearts of those who hear. He is a Marine Corps veteran. And, just as freedom was once his cause, he now dedicates his life bringing hope to the people.