Photo by Darragh Casey As the recent recipient of a Poetry Fellowship, the Massachusetts Cultural Council asked me and some other artist--fellows to respond to a question for their ArtSake blog. It went like this: Art-making is all about starts, stops, and unanticipated turns. When a work goes unfinished, it may be to make room … Continue reading Shelved
Category: Readings & Other Happenings
Upcoming Readings
The trees are busting out their fall color and I've got a couple of readings coming up-- would love to see you there! Collected Poets Series with Peter Gizzi Thursday, October 3, 7pm Mocha Mayas, Shelburne Falls, MA Come early, check out the Bridge of Flowers, have dinner or a drink after. SF is awesome! … Continue reading Upcoming Readings
Lyric Resonance: Reading & Response
OK, it's that time of year. End-of-summer, start-of-school, everything shifting and turning. Pokey Mama is pretty much out of her mind. But here are some facts & a link to more info about an event I'm excited to be a part of: Elizabeth Bradfield & Amy Dryansky LYRIC RESONANCE: A READING & RESPONSE Friday September … Continue reading Lyric Resonance: Reading & Response
The Bee of Amherst
Here's my latest column for One Clover & A Bee--had to get to Dickinson one of these days!
Take a Poem to the Beach
Here's my latest column over at One Clover & A Bee, featuring a poem by e.e. cummings: maggie and milly and molly and may It's kind of sneaky poem, which is probably why I like it. Check it out and see what you think!
Through Line | Amy Dryansky | Orion Magazine
Hey, I have a poem in gorgeous, smart, Orion magazine! So much to enjoy in this month's issue, with a focus on reimagining infrastructure. Curious? check it out! Through Line | Amy Dryansky | Orion Magazine.
Frank O’Hara & the (Extra)Ordinary
In this month's post for One Clover & A Bee over at Hilltown Families I recommend a writing challenge based on a poem by the inimitable Frank O'Hara. O'Hara might seem a strange choice for a column devoted to poetry for families, but in this case (and many others, IMO), he's the perfect antidote to … Continue reading Frank O’Hara & the (Extra)Ordinary
BPG 2013: And the Winners Are…
The Random Number Generator has spoken. The winners of BPG 2013 are... Karen Weyant, AKA the Scrapper Poet & Deborah Kate Hammond Karen gets a copy of my book, Grass Whistle, and Deborah gets Maya Smith Janson's Murmur & Crush Keep an eye on your mail, ladies! Thanks to everyone for participating and most of … Continue reading BPG 2013: And the Winners Are…
MAPOFEST 2013
Somewhat appropriately (or ominously), the venue for this year's MaPoFest is Salem, MA, notorious for its history of dunking any citizens suspected of being...different. What better place for a bunch of poets to gather? Lots of great readings, workshops and music will be going on, including the Boston Typewriter Orchestra (going to that!) I'm taking part … Continue reading MAPOFEST 2013
in which Pokey gets asked questions and manages not to embarrass herself
Looking closer | The Recorder.
Amy Dryansky 