Last Friday, Art Plus Gallery in West Reading hosted its opening for an exhibit called Art Well-Versed. This came together as a project of the gallery collaborating with Berks Bards through a recent call for submissions we offered, partnering as Berks County-based nonprofits.
The call for submissions involved having folks visit to pick pieces of art to write poems about for this collaboration, pairing one finalized poem with each piece of art. Some artists wrote poems about their own art, while a good number of poets who had no ties to the art brought their imaginations and inspiration to the page based on what it stirred in them, upon seeing the pieces.
The call for submissions involved having folks visit to pick pieces of art to write poems about for this collaboration, pairing one finalized poem with each piece of art. Some artists wrote poems about their own art, while a good number of poets who had no ties to the art brought their imaginations and inspiration to the page based on what it stirred in them, upon seeing the pieces.
A total of 20 local poets contributed, and the exhibit opening celebrated the poetry with a reading by many of the poets sharing their penned words in-person. Dozens of people filtered throughout the gallery's space to enjoy the whims of words and local art on display by so many talented artists in our region.
Stop into the gallery soon to see this exhibit!
(Hours)
Wednesdays-Saturdays: 12 pm - 7 pm
Sundays: 11 am - 4 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesdays
(Hours)
Wednesdays-Saturdays: 12 pm - 7 pm
Sundays: 11 am - 4 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesdays
