The Artsmith Reading Series unfolds at Darvill’s Bookstore in Eastsound, WA, offering an engaging platform for literary enthusiasts. Each reading is complemented by a Q&A session, book-signing, and an author reception featuring delectable hors d’oeuvres.
Darvill’s Bookstore 1 Main Street Eastsound, WA
Preparations are already in progress for the 2017 Salon Series.
2016 Salon Series Calendar
Tarn Wilson – Tuesday, June 14, 6pm In the early 1970s, Tarn Wilson’s father abandoned his role as the Brookings Institution’s inaugural computer programmer, leading his family on a transformative journey into the Canadian wilderness. Tarn shares her unique perspective, weaving in “artifacts” such as letters, photographs, and newspaper clippings that illuminate the cultural forces shaping her parents’ decisions. Wilson, the author of “The Slow Farm,” explores the gifts and burdens of a counterculture childhood.
Tarn Wilson, settled in Silicon Valley, has contributed to various publications, including Brevity, Ruminate, and The Sun.
Elizabeth Austen and Michelle Reed – Friday, March 25, 5pm Elizabeth Austen, a Seattle-based poet, performer, and teacher, delves into her poetry journey, having shifted from a theatrical background to focusing exclusively on poetry during a solo walkabout in the Andes. Michelle Reed, a poet and painter from western Montana living on Orcas Island, shares her creative work, which has graced publications like ONTHEBUS and Spillway.
Ana Maria Spagna & Melissa Hart – Friday, February 26, 5pm Ana Maria Spagna embarks on a journey through West Coast mountain ranges and rivers in her book “Reclaimers,” uncovering the stories of individuals who fought against the odds to reclaim sacred lands. Melissa Hart, in her memoir “Wild Within,” narrates her adventures in a raptor rehabilitation center and her unexpected journey to parenthood.
Ana Maria Spagna resides in Stehekin, Washington, and teaches creative nonfiction, while Melissa Hart teaches Feature Writing at the University of Oregon.
Artsmith Artist Residency Fellows – Thursday, January 14, 5pm Five Artsmith Artist Residency fellows, including Chauna Craig, Holly Hughes, Jill Kolongowski, Nancy Lord, and Caitlin Scarano, present a diverse and stimulating multi-genre reading at Darvill’s Bookstore. The evening promises a captivating showcase of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
For more information or inquiries, please contact director Jill McCabe Johnson at [email protected]. Join the mailing list for updates on the Artsmith residency and other events.