# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at Columbus Museum of Art - In-person Option - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: We’ll gather at the Columbus Museum of Art to engage with the current exhibit, East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art.About this EventThis is a hybrid event. In-person and virtual registrations are separate. This is the registration for in-person attendance. If you wish to attend virtually (via Zoom), please go to this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ekphrastic-poetry-workshop-at-columbus-museum-of-art-virtual-option-tickets-1992799194034?aff=oddtdtcreator“Ekphrasis Beyond Description: Transcending the Image” Presented by Steve Abbott, editor of Common Threads and author of the ekphrastic collection A Language the Image SpeaksThe workshop will cover:· The evolution of ekphrastic poetry· Approaches to writing ekphrastic poems· Possible pitfalls in choosing images· How to move beyond the first-person point of view· Examples of successful ekphrastic poemsAgenda1:00 PM - Ekphrastic Workshop led by Steve Abbott2:15 PM - Discussion and exhibit exploration3:00-4:00 PM - Writing and sharing poetryAbout the PoetColumbus-native Steve Abbott has authored five chapbooks and twofull-length collections, A Green Line Between Green Fields and A Languagethe Image Speaks, 46 ekphrastic poems accompanying the artworks thatinspired them. He was a founder and co-host of The Poetry Forum, whichbetween 1984 and 2023 became the nation’s second-longest-running poetry series. He has also co-edited three poetry anthologies and edits the Ohio Poetry Association's annual journal, Common Threads.In-person attendance is limited to 40. This event is open to the public.Registration closes on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 8 p.m.EDT.Donations to OPA are welcome and support OPA's mission of promoting and supporting Ohio poets and poetry.Check the OPA website for complete event details and follow us on Facebook. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/15285bb0-89ad-11f1-887f-cf3a1ec20c70-rimg-w572-h740-dc788da8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/ekphrastic-poetry-workshop-at-columbus-museum-of-art-in-person-option/100001992800125821 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Columbus Museum of Art - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 7.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbus - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Columbus Museum of Art - **lat**: 39.9642074 - **long**: -82.98789719999999 - **full address**: Columbus Museum of Art, 480 East Broad Street, Columbus, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at Columbus Museum of Art - In-person Option - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e57ca58c8142339f7663fbb8ccd231893d1bf068073e0147aa07dddc0b8b39c5-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc778ea7-gmir.jpg?v=1783594092 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at Columbus Museum of Art - In-person Option being held? - **A:** Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at Columbus Museum of Art - In-person Option takes place on Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Columbus Museum of Art, 480 East Broad Street, Columbus, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at Columbus Museum of Art - In-person Option? - **A:** Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at Columbus Museum of Art - In-person Option is organized by Ohio Poetry Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at Columbus Museum of Art - In-person Option is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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