Visual Art at the Poetry Foundation

GALLERY TALK The Poet's Table: A Conversation with Trevor Winkfield Wednesday, March 11 12:00 PM Poetry Foundation 61 West Superior Street Free Admission Please RSVP to rsvp@poetryfoundation.org Join Poetry Foundation president Robert Polito for a gallery talk and conversation with painter Trevor Winkfield as we approach the March 13th closing of his current show, Trevor Winkfield's Pageant. This intimate event is free and open to the public with RSVP. Refreshments will be served.      UPCOMING EXHIBITION The Chicago 77 March 20 – May 29, 2015 Weekdays, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Select Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Poetry Foundation 61 West Superior Street Free Admission Commissioned by the Poetry Foundation, The Chicago 77 is a 77-line poem comprised of found text and objects from each of Chicago’s 77 community areas. The piece was created by poets and artists Fatimah Asghar, Krista Franklin, Fo Wilson, and Jamila Woods. The completed poem has been printed in a single edition on paper made by artists Margaret Mahan and Drew Matott. WINTER/SPRING CHICAGO EVENTS SCHEDULE

Submit an event If you would like your poetry event to be included in the Around the City Newsletter, please e-mailmedia@poetryfoundation.org with a web link to your event site. Also include the event sponsor or series, names of featured poets, and date and time. Trevor Winkfield’s Pageant Reading Room The Poetry Foundation Library hosts a special reading room curated as a companion to the exhibition Trevor Winkfield’s Pageant. The collection includes Winkfield’s creative and critical writing, collaborations with poets, and a range of eclectic artistic and literary influences. Open Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, through March 13.