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Art of Poetry’s Kelly DeMaegd and Betty O’Hearn have been forces to reckon with in poetry for many years in Hickory and the Catawba Valley.  They have been active in Poetry Hickory, various writing groups, sponsored poetry workshops, and cheered … Continue reading →

Brenda Smith photographed discussing her poem inspired by Brian Lackey. Art of Poetry gathered September 16, 2017 at Hickory Museum of Art. Brenda Smith WEAVERS CALL IT FUGITIVE DYE After “Past Lives” by Brian Lackeya Particular sources of color, fugitive dyes … Continue reading →

Doug McHargue is photographed at Hickory Museum of Art reading a poem inspired by the Joel Sartore piece at Art of Poetry on September 16, 2017. Doug McHargue NOT YOUR AVERAGE TREE After “Lion in Tree” by Joel Sartore My … Continue reading →

Art of Poetry’s Melissa Hager sings her poem to the folks gathered September 16, 2017 at Hickory Museum of Art.   Melissa Hager OKAPI COMES A KNOCKIN’ After “Okapi” by Joel Sartore Okapi comes a Knockin’ Beatin’ at the door … Continue reading →

Beth King is photographed reading her poem inspired by Paul Whitener at Art of Poetry. The group gathered September 16, 2017 at Hickory Museum of Art. Beth King MISFIT After “Outback” by Paul Whitener Misfit – – Outback – – … Continue reading →

Beverly Finney shares her poem inspired by Joel Sartore’s amazing photography at Art of Poetry on September 16, 2017 at Hickory Museum of Art. Beverly Finney AMENDS After “Overpass for Wildlife Near Banff, Canada” by Joel Sartore The bridge across … Continue reading →

Art of Poetry’s Betty O’Hearn kicked off the museum tour with her poem inspired by Matt Everley’s beer logo on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Hickory Museum of Art.   BettyGrace O’Hearn NINKASI’S BREW After “Beer Type Logos” by Matt … Continue reading →

Art of Poetry’s Kelly DeMaegd reads her poem inspired by a Brian Lackey collage at the June 17, 2017 event at Hickory Museum of Art.  The next tour through the museum is September 16 beginning at 2 pm in the … Continue reading →

The next Art of Poetry tour through Hickory Museum of Art will be September 16, 2017 beginning at 2 pm. All exhibits are up except ENDANGERD: Joel Sartore Retrospective which will debut on the tour date in the Coe Gallery. … Continue reading →

Doug McHargue shares her poem inspired by the Brian Lackey collage at Art of Poetry on June 17, 2017 at Hickory Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of Gin Hurley. Doug McHargue HOW DOES IT ALL SHAKE OUT After “Past Lives” by … Continue reading →