by Cheryl Pallant | May 10, 2013 | performance, poetry, shaman
Every writer I know looks forward to clutching the hallmark of her achievement. A rectangular paginated object is proof of years of a verbal mind at work, the book a harvest of a writer’s dedication. We value concrete objects. We trust what we can hold and weigh in...
by Cheryl Pallant | Apr 17, 2013 | performance, poetry
When invited to read my poetry for the 40th anniversary and new location of Living Arts in Tulsa Oklahoma September 2009, I was in the country only a few weeks from a year working in S. Korea. The artistic director and a committee of artists of various disciplines...
by Cheryl Pallant | Sep 27, 2012 | poetry, poetry event
Here’s what we’re doing in Richmond Virginia — putting forth poetry as refuge, as affirmation and witness of spirit, and as catalyst for change.
by Cheryl Pallant | Sep 27, 2011 | poetic action, poetry
What do Jalabad Afghanastan, Kikinda Serbia, Fez Morocco, and Richmond Virginia have in common? All were among the sites for 700 events in 550 cities and 95 countries for 100 Thousand Poets for Change which took place on September 24. Cathy Magill, Cheryl Pallant,...
by Cheryl Pallant | Sep 15, 2011 | chalking poetry, poetic action, poetry
A historic global poetry event is about to take place! To date, 650 events in 450 cities and 95 countries will take place on September 24 to promote environmental, social, and political change through poetry. Poets, writers, and artists will create, perform and...