Contests sponsored by STL Poetry Society (attention high school students)

CONTEST DEADLINE “NASH MEMBERS ONLY” IS MONDAY, MARCH 1… POSTMARKED by MARCH 1 Not a member or need to renew? Send in a membership check with your submission, or do it with credit card online: $30 ($15 for student) Consider adding a $20 donation to your $30 and get Margie VIII free. CONTEST DEADLINE BEVERLY…

Altered Fabric Books

Judy Tart told me that a friend introduced her to fabric altered books–using a child’s board book as a base. They are extravagant collages of almost anything: fabric, paper, photos, trinkets and findings. She is working on one now. Here’s an example of a fabric altered book. I made these in art school. It’s fun….

“Wonder,” art by Roshani at Marbles Yoga Sudio & Art Gallery, STL

See Roshani’s “Wonder” art exhibit at Marbles Yoga Studio & Art Gallery in the fashionable Lafayette Square in St. Louis. Roshani–based in both St. Louis and Kauai, exhibits paintings & jewelry designs. Born in Ireland, Roshani spent her childhood in St. Louis & now lives on the island of Kauai. A self-taught painter, her creativity…

Matthew Freeman’s Poetry @ RAC/STL: “Darkness Never Far”

Matthew Freeman reads from “Darkness Never Far,” at the Regional Arts Commission March 18th at 7:30 on Delmar, across from the Pageant Theater. Other readers include: Mary Eden, Jessica Freeman, Dena Molen, Julia Gordon-Bramer, Lisa Ebert, and Kristin Sharp. Join the St. Louis poetry community for a guaranteed good time. Free refreshments. Music by Tom…

An Heir to the Black Mountain Poets @ Observable Readings STL

An Heir to the Black Mountain Poets Visits Observable Readings Feb. 4 Poet Thomas Meyer, executive director of a society that published legendary Black Mountain poets such as Charles Olson, Robert Duncan, and Robert Creeley; will read from his work at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Schlafly Bottleworks on 7260 Southwest Ave….

Inspired Art: Drawing Voices Together (America SCORES St.Louis–Call-for-artists)

Just got this call-for-artists: The Inspired Art Project. Here’s the event: The St. Louis Inspired Art Show Saturday, March 20, 2010 | 6pm to 9pm Belas Artes Multicultural Center & Art Gallery 1854 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO The Inspired Art Project enlists local artists to create and submit original works, inspired by original poetry…