The Poet Laureate’s Community Review – Multi-Arts Exhibit

Immerse yourself in a world of poetry and art showcasing the power of collaboration and bringing together local artists from diverse artistic disciplines to create new works and showcase existing collaborations created during the tenure of Owen Sound Poet Laureate Rebecca Diem.

Get inspired by a collection of visual and experiential poetry during the two-day Multi-Arts Exhibit in the Harmony Centre Commons, Saturday Nov 22 and Sunday Nov 23.

The exhibit will be followed by an exclusive Matinee Performance on Sunday Nov 23, where Diem will perform her collection of works inspired by beach walks with a sleeping baby alongside a series of ephemeral co-creations developed in collaboration with her community.

Established in 2007 by former Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library CEO Judy Beth Armstrong, the poet laureate program seeks to support and highlight the literary arts in the area. The work of the poet laureate culminates with the creation of a legacy project which is a unique and lasting contribution to the community.

As Diem’s legacy project, The Poet Laureate’s Community Revue aims to bridge the gap between various creative mediums, encouraging poets, musicians, visual artists, dancers (& more!) to collaborate on unique, never-before-seen pieces—and to inspire community members to see the poetry of their own lives, too.