Verse and Vision - Cheekwood
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Verse and Vision, a Graphic Arts exhibition of works on paper from Cheekwood’s permanent collection, will be displayed alongside poems written in response to the 12 works of art. The exhibition forms a thoughtful connection between two distinct artforms in celebration of the creative spirit, further connecting the viewer to the artwork.

Featuring ekphrastic poetry written by:

Rachel Bartek
Carson Colenbaugh
Ajla Dizdarević
Sarah Elliott
Kelly Ann Graff
Didi Jackson

Donneisha Jennings
Margaret Kingsbury
Andi Kopek
Emiliya Mailyan
Sydney Mayes
Judith Kittredge

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