Poetry at the Akron Art Museum facilitated by Kira Preneta

Join us for a four-week generative poetry workshop set inside the inspiring galleries of the Akron Art Museum. With With My Back to the World by Victoria Chang as our guide, we’ll explore themes of art, grief, feminism, and reflection—responding directly to the museum’s vibrant collection.

This all levels-friendly space offers thoughtful prompts, community-centered conversation, and a shared commitment to creating in good company. Come as you are. Leave with new words, deeper awareness, and a renewed creative spark.

This 4-week writing workshop will meet weekly at 11:00AM on Thursdays beginning May 15. Workshop Meetings: May 15, May 22, May 29, June 5
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for missed sessions.

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Facilitator Bio
Kira Preneta (she, her/they, them) was born just west of Lake Superior and feels most at home near big water. Their writing is often referred to as a gift, a gift they are happy to give and receive. As a mother to 4 children, claiming time for their voice to meet the page is a lesson in inhabiting Liminal. Kira currently resides in the suburban/rural wilds of the North American Rust Belt, just south of Lake Erie.

Published in Sky Island Journal, Plants & Poetry Journal, Tiny Spoon Literary Magazine, Two Timbers Press, Light Enters the Grove, and upcoming in TRNSFR magazine.

About Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre
www.elizabethsofakronshop.com
Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre is an independent bookstore and literary space dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices through books, writing, and community programming. Founded by author, activist, and educator Rachel Cargle, Elizabeth’s exists to celebrate storytelling as a tool for empowerment, education, and social change.

Proudly Black-owned and woman-led, Elizabeth’s is more than a bookstore—it’s a gathering place for readers, writers, and activists. Our shelves feature a thoughtfully curated selection of books centering BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other historically underrepresented voices. In addition to books, we offer a selection of gifts and literary-themed items that align with our mission of supporting independent, socially conscious creators.

Elizabeth’s also serves as a hub for literary engagement through writing workshops, book clubs, and community events designed to uplift, educate, and inspire. From author talks to free writing workshops and reading groups, we are committed to making literature an accessible and transformative force in our community.

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