Fruitful Poetry Reading Series #2: Vulnerability and Strength

gather with us for warm celebrations of community through poetry! fruity refreshments provided! no signup needed to read!

Fruitful Poetry Reading Series

Welcome to Fruitful Poetry!

Seeking to celebrate the voices of local poets with a three part poetry series and collective zine! Bring works to read according to theme, whether something you wrote or something you like <3

Each event will share featured readers, a group activity and an open mic.

Themes for each reading:

vulnerability and strength- Reading July 7th

submissions to feature read due July 1st

Expressing held and holding, balance of pruning old growth and sprouting new,

-writing activity of writing a letter to your future self! we will provide paper/stamps/envelopes and will send to you in one year's time.

small joys- Reading August 4th

submissions to read due August 1st

Connecting to self and surroundings, moments of meaning, hope as a pillar of resilience

-potluck! Bring a snack to share a small joy with others :)

Please send submissions to fruitfulpoetry@gmail.com

Share your words and works!

Selected readers and submissions will be entered into a zine for distribution.

All media considered! We would be honored to celebrate your work and to share it with others. Accepted submissions with be gifted stickers and a free copy of the zine.

Event is free or suggested donation of $5-$15

Proceeds of the event will go to the selected readers and to cover event costs.

The event will be held in a flat concrete and grassy backyard 0.5 miles from Ashby Bart. The space is mostly level. There are not accessible bathrooms. The address will be sent to RSVPs a day before the event.