Poets and Artists

Thursday, April 12 2012

Readings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Social Hour to Follow

Readings by
Philip S. Bryant Stompin’ at The Grand Terrace: A Jazz Memoir in Verse (Blueroad Press)
Kathryn Kysar Pretend the World (Holy Cow! Press)

A reception follows at 8 p.m. for the poets, their books, and artist Jes Lee Shimek whose work is on display at the Gallery. The series is supported in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board and Legacy funding. Refreshments.

Poets

Kathryn Kysar is the author of two books of poetry, Dark Lake and Pretend the World, and she edited Riding Shotgun: Women Write About Their Mothers. She has received fellowships from Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, the Minnesota State Arts Board, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies. Kysar recently served on the board of directors for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs and teaches at Anoka-Ramsey Community College and the Loft Literary Center and lives with her family in St. Paul.

Philip S. Bryant From 1989 to the present Philip Bryant, a native of Chicago has taught at Gustavus Adolphus College, where he is currently a Professor of English. Blueroad Press published his collection of Jazz poems, Stompin’ at the Grand Terrace along with accompanying CD in Spring 2009.

Artist

Jes Lee Shimek

I am a visual artist, focusing on photography. I have a camera with me no matter where I go, gathering images from my journeys for my art. In my current work I create imaginary dream-like landscapes by layering images together. I graduated with my BFA from the University of MN in 2003. My work has been exhibited in many local galleries and art festivals. I teach digital and black and white photography classes at Bloomington Theater and Art Center.

Complimentary Wine and Cheese

Emceed by poet Margaret Hasse. Curator, Bart Galle.
Free and open to the public. Refreshments, socializing and book signing.

Upcoming
June 14, 2012
Richard Broderick – Rain Dance (Parallel Press)
Maryann Corbett – Breath Control (David Robert Books)

Free admission to all events
All readings feature two poets reading from their most recent books and new work, with poet Margaret Hasse as emcee.

Complimentary wine and cheese will be served at events.
All seats are given on a first come, first serve basis.

Events held at:
ArtStart ArtGallery
1459 St. Clair Avenue, St. Paul
Directions:
From I-94 take the Snelling Avenue exit south to St. Clair Avenue.
Turn left at the intersection of Snelling and St. Clair Avenue and go two blocks east. The building is on the north corner of St. Clair and Pascal.