# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Children of Grass: A Portrait of American Poetry Photographs by B.A Van Sise
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: July 18 - October 12, 2026

Discover the power of poetry through the lens of photography in Children of Grass: A Portrait of American Poetry, an exhibition that celebrates the voices, stories, and creative spirit shaping America today.

Featuring the work of photographer B.A. Van Sise, this remarkable exhibition pairs contemporary poetry with striking photographic portraits of some of the most influential poets of our time. Created in collaboration with the poets themselves, each portrait serves as a visual interpretation of the artist’s work, revealing the unique relationship between image and language.

Through themes of identity, culture, belonging, and self-expression, Children of Grass invites visitors to explore what it means to be American in the 21st century. The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of established and emerging literary voices, including poets such as Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni, Joy Harjo, Joyce Carol Oates, Ada Limón, and many others whose work reflects the richness and complexity of contemporary life.

Blending visual art and literature, Children of Grass creates opportunities for reflection, conversation, and discovery. Visitors are encouraged to consider the many ways we communicate, tell stories, and connect through artistic expression.

Whether you are a lifelong poetry enthusiast or encountering these voices for the first time, this exhibition offers a meaningful exploration of creativity, humanity, and the stories that shape our shared experience.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/de-pere/children-of-grass-a-portrait-of-american-poetry-photographs-by-ba-van-sise/200030587968254
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: De Pere
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 221 S. Broadway, De Pere, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54115
- **lat**: 44.44693
- **long**: -88.05984
- **full address**: 221 S. Broadway, De Pere, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54115

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Children of Grass: A Portrait of American Poetry Photographs by B.A Van Sise being held?
  - **A:** Children of Grass: A Portrait of American Poetry Photographs by B.A Van Sise takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am at 221 S. Broadway, De Pere, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54115.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Children of Grass: A Portrait of American Poetry Photographs by B.A Van Sise?
  - **A:** Children of Grass: A Portrait of American Poetry Photographs by B.A Van Sise is organized by Mulva Cultural Center.

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