In this exclusive Matinee Performance (Sunday Nov 23), 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.
The performance is part of the Poet Laureate’s two-day Multi-Arts Exhibit featuring a collection of visual and experiential poetry, presented in the Harmony Centre Commons Saturday Nov 22 and Sunday Nov 23.
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.
Diem has invited audiences to participate in the co-creation of unique, collaborative poetry – including a 50th Anniversary Summerfolk poem performed alongside more than 1,000 collaborators – who are then named poets in their own right.
This is a one-time only opportunity to immerse yourself in Diem’s world of creativity, inspiration and collaboration, and to celebrate the power of community arts.
Reserve your spot here. Your RSVP will help us to estimate attendance, but tickets are not required. Seating for the matinee performance will be first come, first served.