The Third Annual Clearwater Poetry Festival (CWPF) presented by Poets for Human Rights and Artists in Action International will be April 16 to April 18.
April 16 - Clearwater Poetry Festival Poetry Reading and Instant Anthology, 7 to 10 p.m., Artists in Action Gallery, 617 Cleveland Street. Enjoy featured guest poets, open mic reading, and create an instant anthology. Attendees are asked to bring multiple copies of their poems printed on white 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper to add to the anthology - front and back covers will be provided at the gallery. All local poets from amateur to professional are invited to participate. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered. A donation of $2 is requested.
April 17 - Youth Poetry Hour with Spanish poetry for children read by Anita Welch will be held in conjunction with the Community Learning Center graduation. Graduation is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Clearwater Academy International, 801 Drew Street. Families are encouraged to come and participate. This will also be the launch of the Pen Pal Poetry Project led by Elyse Aronson as Mz. Goose who will ask children to write poems for children in Haiti. Admission is free.
April 17 - Larry Jaffe and Friends at the Late Night Café in the Sandcastle Restaurant, 200 N. Osceola Avenue, 9 p.m. A fee of $10 includes buffet and beverages.
April 18 - Arts Alive open mic at Pangea Café, 34 N. Ft. Harrison Avenue, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Artists in Action International is a dynamic organization that firmly believes in using art; whether it be paintings, sculptures, music, poetry, literature, dance, film or theater to literally impact the world. As an artist, you have one of the most important jobs in society – to imbue our culture with life. AIAI is the vehicle to help you accomplish your goals. By becoming a member of Artists in Action International, you are assured of joining the most dynamic and progressive artist association in the world. Creativity is at your fingertips.
Ofra Friedman is a sculptor who works with a unique technique of wire
mesh, welded metal and mixed media. Her contemporary realistic
sculptures focus on human inner beauty and emotion, as well as the
figure’s unique, undulating form. Her images come to life out of the
metal screen, seeming to defy the laws of gravity.
April 16 - Clearwater Poetry Festival Poetry Reading and Instant Anthology, 7 to 10 p.m., Artists in Action Gallery, 617 Cleveland Street. Enjoy featured guest poets, open mic reading, and create an instant anthology. Attendees are asked to bring multiple copies of their poems printed on white 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper to add to the anthology - front and back covers will be provided at the gallery. All local poets from amateur to professional are invited to participate. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered. A donation of $2 is requested.
