Words Meet Art at Arts As Alchemy Forgetting to Remember Pieces of Me

Join Ames Writers Collective Founder, Ana McCracken for an evening of Words Meet Art held in partnership with “Arts As Alchemy Forgetting to Remember Pieces of Me” a collage exhibit titled, “Pieces of Me” by of artist, author, and musician, Deb Kline.

These events will be held in the Gallery in the Round located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames.

Words Meet Art is a literary arts event celebrating the intersection of words and art, which is referred to as ekphrastic response. Ekphrastic work combines vivid description by a writer of a piece of art, essentially representing a “painting in words.” During this evening’s event, writers may write prose, memoir or poetry in response to the collages featured in the exhibit, “Pieces of Me.”

 

Words Meet Art at Arts As Alchemy Forgetting to Remember Pieces of Me

Join Ames Writers Collective Founder, Ana McCracken for an evening of Words Meet Art held in partnership with “Arts As Alchemy Forgetting to Remember Pieces of Me” a collage exhibit titled, “Pieces of Me” by of artist, author, and musician, Deb Kline.

These events will be held in the Gallery in the Round located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames.

Words Meet Art is a literary arts event celebrating the intersection of words and art, which is referred to as ekphrastic response. Ekphrastic work combines vivid description by a writer of a piece of art, essentially representing a “painting in words.” During this evening’s event, writers may write prose, memoir or poetry in response to the collages featured in the exhibit, “Pieces of Me.”

 

Author Spotlight Featuring Deb Kline

Join us for our Author Spotlight featuring Deb Kline, author and singer songwriter, who will read excerpts, lyrics, and poems from her book Forgetting to Remember: A Healer’s Journey of Surviving and Thriving. She will share her process as a nontraditional writer and take questions from the audience.

As an Ames author and entrepreneur, Deb Kline shares her passion for thriving beyond trauma by inspiring others to discover their inner healer. Her music, art, writing, and holistic practice, Wellspring Wellness, LLC, collectively expand the ability of individuals and communities to hold, honor, and validate difficult stories while celebrating kindred survivors.

Copies of Forgetting to Remember will be available for purchase and author signing.

This event is held in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and KHOI Community Radio.