Poet’s Corner Presents | Ekphrastic Writing and Poetry Event

Poet’s Corner Presents | Ekphrastic Writing and Poetry Event
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM Writing then 7:00 PM Performances
📍 Laskey Art Gallery | Scarritt Bennett Center, Nashville, TN
🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome

What is the primary goal of the ekphrastic writing and poetry event? The primary goal of the ekphrastic writing and poetry event is to engage participants in a learning experience and practical practice of ekphrastic writing, culminating in a poetry reading that connects with the art displayed in the gallery.

How will the event encourage audience participation beyond just attending the poetry reading?

• Early Arrival and Writing Space: Attendees are invited to arrive as early as 5 PM, where snacks and dedicated space with couches and tables will be provided for them to engage in their own writing.
• Optional Ekphrastic Writing Session: An optional learning and practical practice session focused on ekphrastic writing will be offered at 6 PM, lasting between 30 to 60 minutes.
• Invitation to SNAP Photographers: Artists are invited to "meet the artist" poets photographers out of this asynchronos collaborative experience.

🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Come early if you want to write about the photography and share your own voice
☕ Light Refreshments Provided from Scarritt Bennett Center's catering team.
📌 Admission is free, and all are welcome – Whether you're a seasoned poet or curious first-timer, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired, reflect, and connect.
👉 Mark your calendar and join us for this special night of poetry and artistic conversation.

🏛 About Scarritt Bennett Center

Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education, retreat, and conference center in Nashville, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. We carry this mission forward through four core tenets: transformative education, spiritual enrichment, racial justice, and women’s empowerment.