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2024 Sharon Springs Poetry Festival with Sophie Cabot Black
Friday October 18 - Saturday October 19
FreeFrom the organizers:
Poetry Reading – Friday night, October 18, at 7:30 PM (EDT): Each of our guest poets Peter Balakian, Sophie Cabot Black, and Maya C. Popa present a public reading in the auditorium of the Sharon Springs Central School. Afterward, you’ll be able to meet the poets in the lobby, purchase a copy of one of their books — which they will gladly sign — and meet your fellow poetry lovers.
Poetry Workshops – Saturday, October 19: Peter Balakian, Sophie Cabot Black, Maya C. Popa , and Festival founder Paul Muldoon will each conduct an in-person poetry workshop for adult members of the community. Workshops are free; anyone 18 or older may register:
- Workshops are two hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and are strictly limited to 8 participants per workshop;
- Advance registration is required (registration site coming soon);
- Workshops will be conducted in person in Sharon Springs (locations to be announced).
- Each participant must submit, in advance, a poem of their own composition to share and discuss with the group.
- Limit one workshop per person; one ticket per person.
Panel Discussion – Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM (EDT) (Location To Come): “Poetry and Praise,” a panel discussion with Peter Balakian, Sophie Cabot Black, Maya C. Popa, and Paul Muldoon
For more information and registration updates, visit: https://klinkharthall.org/sharon-springs-poetry-festival-2024/