Words on the Thirds
We Met Our Goal!
Thank you to everyone who supported the publication of Liminal Spaces, Volume 2: Another Collection of Poetry-Infused Art, through book pre-orders and generous donations. We met our goal! The poetry-infused artwork is completed, has been photographed, and the publication design is almost complete and ready for printing.
Save the Dates!
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May 25
3:00pm
Poetry Readings by Words on Thirds poets
Wyrd Bookstore, Edgewater, MD
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Each Friday in June
6:00-8:00pm
Poetry Readings by Words on Thirds poets between sets during Captain Avery's Music on the Lawn series
Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD
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*tickets required* - click here for more info
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June 8
4:00-6:00pm
Liminal Spaces Book Launch & Opening Reception
Arts Lab of South County, Tracys Landing, MD
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June 28
11:00am-4:00pm
Art Party & Liminal Spaces Exhibition
Arts Lab of South County, Tracys Landing, MD
Congratulations to Nancy Murray on the publication of her new book The Colors of Fear. For more information about Nancy click here.
Congratulations to George Miller whose poem on Marjory Stoneman Douglas has been accepted by the American Writers Review / San Fedele Press for the 2023 publication!
Words on the Thirds is a program of free monthly poetry-writing workshops. Intended to establish and support a community of poets, or would-be poets, our workshops explore and fuel the lyrical art that lives within everyone.
Our first year concludes with a collaborative exhibition and publication entitled Liminal Spaces. For more information about the exhibit and the book click here.
All are welcome to attend any monthly workshop. No experience necessary! Come for one workshop or come every month. Each Words on the Thirds session includes: writing prompts, exercises, workshopping, peer review, and info about regional poetry events and opportunities. Scroll down for more on the workshops.
Nancy Murray, Coordinator for Words on the Thirds, sharing information about the workshops and the culminating exhibition and publication during the Words on the Thirds Launch Party
May Brainstorming Session
June workshop Theme : Pride
Maggie Benshaw, Poet Laureate of Annapolis, reading her poetry at the Words on the Thirds Launch Party
Hiram Larew reading a sampling of his poetry at the opening of the Common Ground exhibition on June 25th at Arts Lab of South County
Poetry In the field, July 2023
About the Workshops
Themed:
Each session will focus on a different theme selected in advance by the participants. Past themes have included: Common, Ground, Mashup, Hunger, Overheard Conversations.
Varied:
Each workshop will begin with brief discussion and practice in a specific poetic device.
Structured:
Each session will include: writing prompts, exercises, workshopping, peer review, and updates
about regional poetry events and opportunities.
Safe:
Workshop guidelines will ensure a safe space for all to explore and experiment with ideas.
Monthly:
Workshops are held monthly on the third Wednesday of the month.
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Nancy Murray and Maggie Benshaw at the launch party for Words on the Thirds