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Poetry Meets Art at the Bristol Art Museum
Special Event Connects Visual Art and Poetry in Tides and Depths
he Bristol Art Museum invites the public to a unique program, Poetry Meets Art, on Saturday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at the Museum, 10 Wardwell Street, Bristol.
The afternoon will feature acclaimed poet Vivian Eyre, who will read from her recent collection Ishmael’s Violets, including her poem What the Sea Told Me. Following the reading, exhibiting artists will share reflections on their creative journeys, offering a rare opportunity to experience a dialogue between the written word and visual art.
“This gathering allows visitors to encounter the sea through both language and imagery, revealing how art and poetry together deepen our understanding of nature and ourselves,” said Mary Dondero, board member and curator.
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Event Details
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM
- Location: Bristol Art Museum, 10 Wardwell Street, Bristol, RI 02809
- Admission: $5 general admission; free for Museum members and students
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to explore Tides and Depths and stay to witness the vibrant exchange between artists and poet, a conversation “at the water’s edge.”
