In the Company of Laureates

Cathey Hailey and Alice Mergler with the assistance of the Prince William County Arts Council Programs Chair Kelly Hanekleau pulled off a two-day event of workshops, roundtable discussions, and relationship building for poets across the country to participate and engage the public.  There were even young poets sharing in this event for the first time.

The event featured our own Poet Laureate of Prince William County, Kim B. Miller  who shared her latest works,  and she like many others had her published works available for sale in the gallery, which made for a great opportunity for lovers of poetry to  speak with and purchase directly from the many authors there.

Open mic sessions on both days were hosted by John Dutton of Spilled Ink where all was welcome to share or just listen.

This biennial event started in 2015 and repeated 2017, 2019, and returned for 2021 to once again put the literary art of poetry back in Prince William County.  Hosted by PWC Arts Council with support coming from Virginia Commission for the Arts.  If you missed this year you have an entire year to prepare for the next.