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Learn MoreThursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Inspired by works in the Allen’s collection, Northeast Ohio poets of all levels and backgrounds will share poems responding to works currently on view at the Allen. After the reading, explore the museum and try writing your own poetry about art through in-gallery activities. This event is free and open to all ages.
May 2 Poetry Book Middle School Poetry Book
Access Statement:
This event will be held in a wheelchair- and rolling walker-accessible building. The lecture space is wheelchair accessible, with moveable seating, and near wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Restrooms are gender-specific; visitors are invited to use the restroom of their preference. Listening devices will be available for use during the presentation, but ASL interpretation will not be offered. Most talks will be recorded and available with closed captions on the museum’s Vimeo page after the event. Please email access questions to Jill Greenwood, jgreenwo@oberlin.edu.
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