We are looking to raise $300 to transform an abandoned old phone booth into a POEM BOOTH. With your help, this derelict urban “sculpture” will become a spot for a different type of communication. The money goes towards parts, labor and awards for the poetry contest that will launch in January 2017. Every three months a new original poem by a local poet will be awarded placement within the booth. Runner ups will be posted on the project’s website, http://poembooth.weebly.com/ .
Shannon Laws is an award-winning poet, performer, and advocate for the arts. She has been recognized with two Mayor’s Arts Awards and the Dr. Asha Bhargava Memorial Award — Community Champion. Her work has been featured in numerous journals and anthologies, and she has captivated audiences at esteemed literary events, including the Jack McCarthy Evergreen Invitational Slam, SpeakEasy, Poetry Night, Kitchen Sessions, and the West Coast Tagore Festival.
Beyond her writing and performances, Shannon actively fosters literary
and artistic communities. Since 2022, she has curated Corridor, a monthly
“found-art” zine project that showcases the work of more than 50 contributing
poets and artists. She is also the founder and host of Poetry Club, an engaging
discussion group established in 2015.
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