# Event Details - **Event Name**: Poetry & Art | Finding AI's Poetic Voice: Presented by Petrichor Collective - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Blend a poetry reading with an Art exhibition and you’ll get Finding AI's Poetic Voice the latest interactive event by Petrichor Collective.About this EventFinding AI's Poetic VoicePoetry & Art |???Presented by Petrichor CollectiveCreative Direction by Kathleen WillardWhen & WhereSunday, March 15th, • 5:00 PM (Doors at 4:45)Fort Collins Center for CreativityFeatured PoetsAward‑winning writers: Eric Raanan Fischman (Boulder), Lee Frankel-Goldwater (Boulder) & Jack Martin (Fort Collins)Technology Integrated - Laser Cut Artwork by Rob Klose (Fort Collins)Creativity & InnovationRob Klose uses the interplay of layers, depth, light, and shadow to invite you into a world of hidden meaning and inspiration.Meet the Artist and PoetsConverse directly with the Artist and Poets throughout the night. Ask about process, materials, and the poetic sparks behind each presenter. Original works/books and information on upcoming exhibitions and events will be available.Bookstore - Purchase Poetry books from all Petrichor Collective Poetry series eventsMegan from Bookstore on the Square is our premier partner for all things bookstore at the poetry series! She will be selling books from all the authors at this event, as well as all our previous Poetry Series eventsAt a GlanceLive readings by the featured poetsArtist Talk and presentation by Rob KloseOpen mic to share both poetry and ArtCustom non-alcoholic cocktails & elevated snacksNon‑alcoholic drinks crafted in‑house by Petrichor Collective’s mixologist, Xavier Pereira. Expect layered, seasonal sips, house infusions, herb syrups, bitters, and fresh juices, all built with the care of a classic cocktail, minus the alcohol. All drinks are featured in the Petrichor Collective book Fresh Palette: A Non-alcoholic Cocktail Recipe Book.Elevated SnacksThoughtful, seasonal small bites that echo the mood of the readings and visuals. Clean, bright flavors. Refined and natural without being fussy.Community Open Mic (Closing Set)At the end of the event, the mic opens to you, facilitated by Creative Director Kathleen Willard. Bring a short poem, micro‑prose, or a brief show‑and‑tell of your Art (one piece). All levels welcome. Keep it concise, respectful, and ready to resonate.Why These Nights Stand OutWords become images, images spark making, and making turns into conversation. You read, watch, taste, and create, poetry, visual Art // Woven into one multi‑media, multi‑medium experience.It’s an intimate, experimental, community‑forward way to experience Art in an all new way.Agenda?: 04:45 PM - 05:15 PMDoors Open | Opening RemarksHost: Kathleen Willard & T.J. Lesmeister?: 05:15 PMPoet CMarie Fuhrman | Reading Host: CMarie FuhrmanInfo: CMarie Fuhrman is a poet, essayist, and memoirist whose work is rooted in the West. She is the author of Salmon Weather: Writing from the Land of No Return, the poetry chapbook Camped Beneath the Dam, and co-editor of the influential anthologies Cascadia Field Guide and Native Voices. Her writing has been featured in Terrain.org, Emergence Magazine, Alta Magazine, Big Sky Journal and elsewhere. A passionate educator and community builder, CMarie serves as the Associate Director for Western Colorado University’s Graduate Program in Creative Writing, directs the Elk River Writers Workshop, and founded Confluence Writing Community. She is an award-winning columnist for the Inlander and host of Colorado Public Radio's Terra Firma. A former Idaho Writer in Residence, she lives in the Salmon River Mountains where she spends her summers as a fire lookout.?: 05:30 AMPoet Starr Paul | ReadingHost: Starr PaulInfo: Starr Paul is a poet from the Black Hills of South Dakota, proud creator and director of the Black Hills Writers Collective, and host of the Arise online Open Mic Series. Starr obtained her MFA in Creative Writing with a Poetry concentration in the summer of 2024 from Western Colorado University. Starr’s work can be found in Literary Matters, The Santa Fe Literary Review, The Last Stanza Poetry Journal, and more. When she is not writing or creating space for local writers in community, she is curled up with her two cats, Kilo and Porter, the three of them attached at the hip.?: 05:45 PMJAck Poet?: 06:00 PMJenn Snow | Artist Remarks Host: Jenn SnowInfo: Jenn is a true Jack of all trades, from drawing to painting, she leaves no stone unturned when it comes to 2D traditional Art mediums. Her passion for Artistic exploration knows no limits, constantly driving her to discover new mediums and techniques. A teacher by nature, Jenn finds fulfillment in helping others grow in their creative journey through her workshops at the studio and collaboration with other artists. Petrichor Collective has been the perfect environment for her to nurture her creative spirit and share in the love of art with others. She has been a happy host of many an “arty party”.?: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PMClosing Remarks | Open Mic - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-collins/poetry-and-art-|-finding-ais-poetic-voice-presented-by-petrichor-collective/100001979644579227 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, workshops, exhibitions, fine-arts, parties, entertainment, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Collins - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: Center for Creativity - **lat**: 40.5848726 - **long**: -105.0736715 - **full address**: Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews Street, Fort Collins, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Poetry & Art | Finding AI's Poetic Voice: Presented by Petrichor Collective - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f7a391c68b22dce8c93aab9002904985c884a17eb668396c792a668585fc18ca-rimg-w1200-h600-dcddded2-gmir.jpg?v=1771177161 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Poetry & Art | Finding AI's Poetic Voice: Presented by Petrichor Collective being held? - **A:** Poetry & Art | Finding AI's Poetic Voice: Presented by Petrichor Collective takes place on Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews Street, Fort Collins, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry & Art | Finding AI's Poetic Voice: Presented by Petrichor Collective? - **A:** Poetry & Art | Finding AI's Poetic Voice: Presented by Petrichor Collective is organized by Petrichor Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Poetry & Art | Finding AI's Poetic Voice: Presented by Petrichor Collective is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Collins, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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