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Ekphrasis For the Masses 

Writing in Response to art at the Q



 Second Tuesday of each month at the Quinlan 

12:00 pm- 1:00 pm I Free
 
Brown Bag Series (bring your lunch) 

3-minute reading of poems (first 15 who register at the door) 

Join us monthly as we lead up to a celebration for National Poetry Month in April.
You won't want to miss it! 
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The word ekphrasis comes from Greek and is used for a vivid, often dramatic, verbal description of a visual work of art. 

In an effort to introduce and lead other into a place of poetic quiet, attention and creation, we invite the community to submit original poems inspired by works of art at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center. 

Spread joy making yours an intergenerational experience. Invite a grandchild, a parent, a mentee, or a neighbor to view art together then craft a poem about the same artwork or separate works of art.

Ekphrastic poetry may include literal descriptions of a work of art, the poet's mood in response to a work of art, metaphorical associations inspired by a work of art, or personal memories about a work of art.  

five ways to write an Ekphrastic poem or story 


- Describe what you see
-Describe what's happening beyond the frame 
- Write from the perspective of the artist 
-Give voice to a major or minor character in the image 
-Explain your response to the art  



Feel free to ask a Quinlan staff member fro a chair if you wish to write in the presence of the art work; sit in the Quinlan's Sculpture Garden for some fresh air; take a photograph of the piece and write at your leisure. ​
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the blue chair 


Life is as hard as it
                   looks, Blue.                   
               Depressed,                
emotionally oppressed.
                 We walk around                 
thinking that we  are the ones.
Life is only about you.
​                        Me.                       
​ - Enereida

how to paint a sigh 


                                          Eucalyptus scent                                   
                           across water in the                   
                       movement of morning’s vapor.             
                                             White on grey -                                     
                               a shore which makes                        
                         the sound of the brush                    
                              stroke upon canvas.                      
                                      Slow waves, the shape                              
                                    and speed of a contented sigh.                          
                           It’s a cold filling of lung to the brim,                
          ​ a warm exhalation into the dawn.
         - Melissa Watts

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  • HOME
  • QUINLAN MEMBERSHIP
  • 43rd GALA Exhibition
  • NEW-SUMMER ART CAMP
    • Registration-ART CAMP
    • SAC Forms
    • SAC - FAQ
    • Camp GUEST registration
    • BIG KID CAMP
    • Art Camp for "Grownups"
    • Camp Payment Policies
    • Directions & Drop off maps
  • EXHIBITIONS
    • 2020 Winter Exhibition
    • Past exhibitions >
      • 73rd Members' Exhibition
      • 2020 Fall
      • 2020 Spring
      • 2019 Winter Exhibition
      • Fall Exhibitions 2019 >
        • Fifth Virginia Avery Memorial "Reflections" Juried Art Exhibition Awards
      • Summer Exhibitions 2019
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • Spring Exhibitions 2019
      • Youth Art Month 2019
      • 2019 GALA
      • 2019 GALA RED CARPET PHOTOS
      • 72nd Annual Members' Exhibition
      • 71st Annual Members' Exhibition
      • FALL EXHIBITIONS
      • Pentamerous Photography & Folk Art Show
      • 2018 Spring Exhibitions
      • 2018 Youth Art Month >
        • YAM & YMAS Winners
      • GALA 2018 Exhibition
      • Winter (17-18) Exhibitions
      • 2017 Fall Exhibitions
      • 70th Annual Members' Exhibition
      • 2017 Summer Exhibitions
      • 2017 Spring Exhibitions
      • GALA 2017- Geoffrey Johnson Artist Guest of Honor
      • Winter Exhibitions 2016-2017
      • 69th Annual Members Exhibition
      • 2016 Fall Exhibitions
      • 2016 Summer Exhibitions
      • 2016 Spring Exhibitions
      • YOUTH ART MONTH 2016 >
        • YAM Winners
      • GALA 2016 >
        • Photo Gallery
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • 68th Annual Members' Exhibition
      • Fall Exhibitions 2015
      • YOUTH ART MONTH 2015
      • HOME FOLK: A Celebration of Folk Art >
        • ART CARS
      • Spring Exhibitions
      • GALA 2015
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • 67th Annual Members' Exhibition
      • Fall Exhibitions - 2014
      • Summer 2014
      • Spring Exhibitions-2014
      • 2014 Youth Art Month >
        • 2014 Youth Art Month Winners
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • 66th Annual Members' Exhibition
      • The Traveling Show
      • Inspired Georgia
      • Fall Exhibitions
      • Summer Exhibitions (ASMA)
      • Spring Exhibitions 2013
      • YOUTH ART MONTH 2013
      • GALA 2013
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • Dog and Pony Show
      • 65th Annual Members Exhibition
      • TULA Art Center Artists -summer 2012
      • Folk Art - summer 2012
      • Spring 2012
  • NEWS
    • NEW Director at the Q!
  • CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
    • Classes for Adults
    • Workshops
    • Pottery Classes and Information
    • Helpful info. and payment policies
    • Girl Scout Badges
    • Educators Resources
  • CALL FOR ARTISTS
  • RENT THE Q
    • What does it cost?
    • Photos
    • Contact us
  • SUPPORT US
    • Donations
    • Healing Through the Arts Programming
    • Sponsor us
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