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Over 60 visual artists, poets and guests attended the reception at Stone Valley Arts and stayed for the hour-long gathering where both poets and artists talked about their processes and reactions to this wonderful experience of responding to each others’ work. Most collaborators met for the first time that day. Many folks returned to the show during July and August to spend more time with over 40 pairs of collaborative works. Artist Melissa Weiss and I co-curated the show and want to express our thanks to every artist and writer that made this show possible.

I will be posting my 2 poems along with the collaborative artwork in my Poems section.

Please join us at the galleries of Stone Valley Arts, Poultney, VT and immerse yourself in the 84 pieces of visual art and poetry created by poets and artists who responded to each other’s work. It will be a beautiful, wildly creative show co-curated by artist Melissa Weiss and poet Julia H Fonte. The exhibit will be open on weekends 1-4pm through August 9, 2026. Come meet our collaborating creators:

Poets:  Aiden-Alexander, Deanna Avery, Kaeleigh Barker, Kathryn Bonnez, Carey Lynn Braidt, Herb Childress, Kimberly Donaldson, Julia H. Fonte, Kathleen Guinness, Burnham Holmes, Whit Humphreys, Wilma Ann Johnson, Karina Jutzi, Ruth S. Liberman, David Mook, Julia Riell, Krista Rupe, Carol Schupp Star, Mike Worden.

Artists:  Donna Ciobanu, Kimberly Donaldson, Seamus Duffy, Adrienne Vento Ferluga, Caitlin Gildrien, Chuck Helfer, Burnham Holmes, Deena Howard, Brenda Jones, Mercedes Oxford Kemp, Melissa Kristiansen, Denise Letendre, Ruth S. Liberman, Tom Merwin, Steve Prentice, Angela Alaya Sillars, Carolyn Stellatella, Richard Weis, Melissa Weiss, Denny White, Mike Worden.

Excited to learn the Poetry Society of New Hampshire’s Touchstone has again accepted one of my poems, which will appear in Issue 68.1 coming out in May. This print journal is now fully-voiced, so the audio edition will be available on their website. Gracious, wonderful people!

Are you are a poet/writer or visual artist who loves to respond to others’ works? Please check out this wildly creative event offering writers and visual artists an opportunity to collaborate and have fun! Not only will writers respond to a visual work of art, but visual artists will also respond to a writer’s piece. Submissions are open now. First Deadline is March 2, 2026. Check out the Deadlines (there are two), Information, and Guidelines by going to the Stone Valley Arts website. Scroll to the bottom of the home page to find links to the Ekphrastic Writer or Artist Submissions as well as a link to Information (and Guidelines). Guidelines are strict, please follow carefully. All accepted pieces will be displayed in the galleries at Stone Valley Arts, Poultney, VT.

So humbled that my poem, “A pea deprived a princess of sleep,” was selected as a Finalist by Chard de Niord. The NEPC is a wonderful organization and resource for New England poets, though this and other annual contests are open to anyone. Editor, David Miller, is very supportive and so easy to work with. The Poetry Society of Vermont and NEPC will present their first event together, “The Collaborative Poet: A Day of Readings and Workshop” on October 4, 2025 in Brattleboro, VT. Free to members of NEPC and PSOV. Plan for a colorful fall day – check out the details NEPC.

It seemed I had just signed off after submitting today, though it had been just over an hour, when Stone Poetry Quarterly accepted this poem for its November issue. What a wonderful online journal with so many unique, well crafted poems! Only poems! Enjoy, indulge.

Today I learned Braided Way will be publishing my poem. This spiritual magazine is full of literature, art, perspectives, religion, mysticism, personal journeys and more, and Editor Laura Weldon is a delight to work with.

08/02/25 Looking forward to three of my poems being published on September 1st by Verse-Virtual, an online poetry journal that encourages community and positive communication among its contributors. Editor, Jim Lewis, responds quicker than rain drops dribbling down a window.

07/18/25 So happy this poem will be published online October 9th by The Milk House, a unique “rural writing collective” that explores the rural experience. For some, it will have that familiar ring of home; for others, maybe a longing?

07/17/25 Grateful to have my poem, “Meadow Prayer” selected as an Honorable Mention by Greg Held. I somehow came across this enticing little magazine with its intriguing history at Nostalgia Press, home of HEART and enjoyed working with Editor Connie Lakey Martin. The Winner and Honorable Mentions will be published in HEART 20 by the end of 2025.