Wick Poetry Center 40th Anniversary Celebration

In honor of the Wick Poetry Center’s 40th anniversary, we invite you to join us for a celebration at Kent State University featuring two days and three nights of festivities and keynote speakers including Padraig Ó Tuama, Naomi Shihab Nye, Jane Hirshfield and Adrian Matejka. We are also delighted to feature poet and founding Wick Poetry Center Director Maggie Anderson.

In addition to readings and engaging panels with our keynote speakers, each day Wick Poetry Center staff will guide attendees through generative writing workshops and immersive tours of interactive exhibits centered around the themes of poetry and healing, science, peace and social justice.

Registration and Pricing Details: For four decades, the Wick Poetry Center has been dedicated to fostering a welcoming community through free and accessible readings and events. We are delighted to share our registration is offered on a pay-what-you-can scale, allowing each attendee to contribute according to their means. The standard registration fee will be $125 for full access to all events and receptions. However, your presence at the celebration is our top priority, and we've taken special measures to ensure everyone can join in our anniversary celebration.

Pay It Forward: In the spirit of fostering accessible community programming, please consider supporting the Pay-It-Forward option when you register.