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mid(we)st art + lit fest: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop with Brenda Cardenas

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RAM Downtown
441 Main Street
Racine, WI, 53403
Sat Dec 5, 2026
10am – 4pm

Overview

RAM is partnering with The Poetry Movement for the first annual mid(we)st art + lit fest on Saturday, December 5. This city-wide celebration of art and literature features activities for all ages, including writing workshops, performances, open mics, and more.

Explore how visual art can inspire writing during a free ekphrastic poetry workshop with Wisconsin Poet Laureate Brenda Cárdenas. Then, connect with poet and artist Georgia Bellas as she shares her work with Typewrite Transmissions. 

Attendees are also invited to submit original writing and artwork created during the event for inclusion in a post-exhibition catalog.

Show your mid(we)st art + lit fest map at RAM for free museum admission.

Event Schedule at RAM

1pm: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop with Brenda Cardenas

  • All workshop handouts are included. Bring your favorite notebook and a pen or pencil.
  • Your ticket also guarantees you a spot to share your ekphrastic work during the 5pm reading at Hotel Verdant.

3pm: Meet and Greet with Poet and Artist Georgia Bellas, who will be stationed with Typewrite Transmissions.

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Due to limited space, attendees must register in advance.

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