Queensland Poetry Festival
The world of poetry is far from limited to relationships, as the Queensland Poetry Festival is sure to attest.
Overview
The word poetry has many immediate connotations: romance, passion… love. Okay, so maybe I just have an unfulfilled life dream to be read poetry and as such can only think in shades of pink and red. However, the world of poetry is far from limited to relationships, as the Queensland Poetry Festival is sure to attest.
Launched in 1997, the event lasts three days and includes a range of events such as workshops, touring programs, and competitions. They also have the massive task of managing the Arts Queensland Val Vallis and Thomas Shapcott poetry prizes, the Arts Queensland Poet-in-Residence program and the annual Riverbend Poetry Series.
This year as well as an excessive variety of poets performing over the weekend, the State Library will also be hosting a one-off exclusive lesson with the talented Sandra Thibodeaux. So even if you’re not the biggest fan of poetry, this weekend is a great chance to see another type of artist perform.
Information
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