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13th Annual Poet Artist Reception — May 10

Mike-Schad-Li-BaiCrossings' 13th Annual Poet Artist Reception, Reading and Slideshow

Saturday, May 10

6:30 pm Reception at Crossings

7:30 pm Reading and Slideshow at the State Theatre

From the 2013 Collaboration: Li Bai at the South Fork, Pastel by Mike Schad

Crossings’ 13th Annual Poet-Artist Collaboration exhibit is on display now through May 15, celebrating a pairing of the two art forms that allows poetry to inspire visual art of all kinds. Fifty poets and visual artists took part in this years’ exhibit, which can be seen free of charge during regular business hours. 

Some 110 poets and artists participated in this year’s event by entering up to three poems each, or submitting artistic work samples. Jurors winnowed nearly 210 poems down to just 26. Other jurors selected 26 artists from those who entered. For this exhibit, each selected artist chooses one selected poem from which to create an artwork. Poems and the work they inspired are displayed together.

The 50 participating poets and artists come from around Minnesota, including three from Zumbrota and others from Rochester, Minneapolis, Faribault, Wabasha and elsewhere; two are from Iowa and one each from North Dakota and Wisconsin.

The exhibit can be viewed during regular open hours, at no charge. Crossings is open MTWF 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants by city (all in Minnesota except as noted): Zumbrota: Nick Sinclair, Sarah K Nygaard, Wendy Westlake. Rochester: C. Anthony Huber, Greg Wimmer, Gwen Lomberk, Ivete Castro Martinez, Jeanne Licari, Jeff Bell, Jody Brown, Justin Watkins, Kit Rohrbach, Raul Urrutia, Steven Vogel, Toni Stevens, Tony Pucci. Red Wing: Dan Wiemer, Marta Biittner. Minneapolis: Alison Morse, Holly Grimsrud, Kim Gordon, Linda Back McKay. Austin: Rich Campbell. Avon: Larry Schug. Bloomington: Chet Corey. Dodge Center: Gary Eddy. Faribault: Audrey Kletscher Helbling, Larry Gavin. Goodhue: Connie Ludwig. Hampton: Aimee Radman. Kasson: Ingvild Herfindahl. Lake City: Kate Halverson. Mazeppa: Coleen Johnston. New Brighton: James C. Henderson. Oronoco: Maggie Sutton, Susan Waughtal. Pine Island: Greg Finnegan. Plymouth: Franklin Knoll. Sauk Rapids: Char Hopela. Shorewood: Becky Liestman. St. Cloud: Sandy Bot-Miller, Micki Blenkush. St. Paul: Cary Waterman, Karen Trudeau. St. Charles: Lisa Becker. Wabasha: Nicole Borg. Also: Cedar Falls, Iowa : Joanna Thompson Yezek. Osage, Iowa: Lori Biwer-Stewart. West Fargo, North Dakota: Travis Moore. Hagar City, Wisconsin:  Cathy P. White. 

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota.

Crossings’ 12th Annual Poet-Artist Collaboration — April 19

Mike-Schad-Li-Bai-Celebrate National Poetry Month! Come to the Gala Reception for Crossings' 12th Annual Poet-Artist Collaboration on Friday, April 19. The evening begins at 6:30 at Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota. There you can meet the artists and poets and enjoy refreshments. Then join the party as it moves down the block to the State Theatre at 7:30 for a poetry reading and slideshow of the accompanying artwork.

Some 150 poets and artists participated in this year’s event by entering up to three poems each, or submitting artistic work samples. Jurors winnowed nearly 300 poems down to just 26. Other jurors halved the artistic pool to match the number of poems. For this exhibit, each selected artist then chose one selected poem from which to create an artwork. Poems and the work they inspired are displayed together.

“The response this year was almost overwhelming, and we’re gratified to see so many talented people participating in our event. Poet-Artist Collaboration holds a special place in our hearts and never fails to produce lovely and surprising results as art and poetry intertwine,” said Crossings owner Marie Marvin.

The public is invited and admission is free.

The 51 participating poets and artists come from around Minnesota, including Rochester, Minneapolis, Northfield, Wabasha and elsewhere; two are from Wisconsin.

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information visit http://www.crossingsatcarnegie.com

Pictured Above: "Li Bai," pastel by Mike Schad from the 2013 Collaboration