# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Integrated Art Poetry Circle: "No Barriers of Entry - The Nervous Point and Poetry"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Community Coalition on Race will host its first Integrated Art Circle of the year on Wednesday, February 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Vic De Luca Room of Maplewood Memorial Library.

No Barriers of Entry: The Nervous Point and Poetry, a community workshop inviting residents of all ages to explore personal and family histories, cultural roots, and the stories of Maplewood and South Orange. The event will feature a panel of award-winning local poets moderated by Eric Shorter, followed by a workshop that encourages participants to collaborate with neighbors using writing prompts and group dialogue.

Poets include:

Eric Shorter, Bronx-born poet and long-time Maplewood resident with publications in numerous independent outlets and anthologies.

Kathy Kremins, a poet, photographer, and independent scholar with multiple chapbooks and full-length collections, including The Curve of Things (CavanKerry Press, 2024) and the forthcoming Sipping a Cloud (Read Furiously, 2026)

Jung Hae Chae, Korean-American poet and essayist, winner of the 2022 Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize, whose work has appeared in Agni, Guernica, Ploughshares, and The Best American Essays.

Tina Kelley, author of five poetry collections including the upcoming Field Guide to North American Words (Jacar Press, fall 2026) and former New York Times reporter.

Ras Heru Stewart, artist, author, elementary school teacher, and founder of HS1 Arts & Education

Don’t miss this chance to connect, create, and share your story. RSVP on the Coalition’s website to reserve your spot: communitycoalitiononrace.org/poetry_workshop
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maplewood/integrated-art-poetry-circle-no-barriers-of-entry-the-nervous-point-and-poetry/200029611704611
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Maplewood
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Maplewood Memorial Library
- **lat**: 40.72949
- **long**: -74.27575
- **full address**: Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040-2618, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Integrated Art Poetry Circle: "No Barriers of Entry - The Nervous Point and Poetry" being held?
  - **A:** Integrated Art Poetry Circle: "No Barriers of Entry - The Nervous Point and Poetry" takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040-2618, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Integrated Art Poetry Circle: "No Barriers of Entry - The Nervous Point and Poetry"?
  - **A:** Integrated Art Poetry Circle: "No Barriers of Entry - The Nervous Point and Poetry" is organized by South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Integrated Art Poetry Circle: "No Barriers of Entry - The Nervous Point and Poetry" is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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 Maplewood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Integrated Art Poetry Circle: "No Barriers of Entry - The Nervous Point and Poetry" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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