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Beth King photographed June 17, 2017 at Hickory Museum of Art for Art of Poetry as she shares her poem inspired by the Brian Lackey collage sculpture. Photo courtesy of Gin Hurley.   Beth King FULL MOON IN THE LEAVES After “Past … Continue reading →

Following are details for the next Art of Poetry at the Hickory Museum of Art: The submission deadline is September 2, 2017 and the reading will be September 16 at 2 pm. To submit, simply go to the museum and … Continue reading →

Gene DeMaegd evolved from an Art of Poetry supporter to a participant when this collage by Brian Lackey inspired him to put pen to paper. Stop by Hickory Museum of Art and see what moves you! Photo courtesy of Gin Hurley, … Continue reading →

Tracy Hawkins photographed with the whimsical sculpture that inspired her at the June 17, 2017 Art of Poetry event at Hickory Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of Gin Hurley. Tracy Hawkins HANGING BALLS WITH STICKS After “Building a Smaller Universe” … Continue reading →

Art of Poetry explored Brian Lackey’s Past Lives exhibit at Hickory Museum of Art on June 17, 2017. Melissa Hager was inspired to write about this piece. Photo courtesy of Gin Hurley. Melissa Hager MUSICAL MADNESS MENAGERIE After “Past Lives” … Continue reading →

It was a wonderful gathering for Art of Poetry on Saturday, June 17, 2017. This tour through Hickory Museum of Art explored exhibits by artists Jonathan Brilliant and Brian Lackey. We were excited to be joined by the museum’s new … Continue reading →

Art of Poetry’s Kelly DeMaegd reads her haunting poem inspired by Anya Fisher at the March 18, 2017 event at Hickory Museum of Art. The Fisher art piece was part of Woman Made, exhibited through April 2017. Photo courtesy of … Continue reading →

Beth King shares her poem inspired by the Betty Garrou painting at Art of Poetry on March 18, 2017 in the Hickory Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of Roger and Ginny Sanford. Beth King BARREN TREES OF WINTER After “Two … Continue reading →

Douglas McHargue paints another lovely picture through her poem about the Maude Gatewood piece from the WOMAN MADE exhibit. She is photographed at the March 18, 2017 Art of Poetry event at Hickory Museum of Art.  Submissions to be considered … Continue reading →

Art of Poetry’s Betty O’Hearn reads the poem written by Brenda Smith at the March 18, 2017 event at Hickory Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of Roger and Ginny Sanford.  Brenda Smith BROKEN BROKEN BROKEN BROKEN After “Revelations” by Noelle … Continue reading →