About this Event
James Aaron Snow is a Southern revisionist poet, crafting words into weapons for over three decades. He writes from the framework of a Social Work education (MSW) and wellspring of experience in the nonprofit sector. His goal is to stir the indifferent, agitate the bigoted, and be a light in this dark world. He is currently seeking a publication home for his first collection, “pig’s blood and blackberries.”
A personal poetic journey narrating a journey starting in the Deep South and eventually calling the Shenandoah Valley home. FIRST poetry reading in Winchester. Includes discussion time.
Poster Design: @valerie.illo
Be sure to arrive early and walk around the library!
Please take advantage of the free street parking.
Affiliations
Shenandoah Art Council
*Board of Directors
Poetry Society of Virginia
*Member
NAACP (Winchester Chapter)
*Member
Experience
Poet-in-Residence/Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System [2022]
-Coordination of poetry-centric events including a monthly writers gathering and community open mic.
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Performing poet for the Troubadour Stage at the Arts in the Hearts Festival [2015-2019]
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Coordinator and emcee for Pop Up Poetry events (downtown Augusta)
-Locations included the sidewalk during First Friday and inside a barbershop on a Saturday afternoon. The latter included the participation of the current Poet Laureate of Alabama, Ashley M. Jones.
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Creative Advisor for the Westobou Gallery [June 2017, March 2020]
-Development, coordination, and moderation of artistic discussions on topics such as women’s history and Black-Afro American history.
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Community Liaison for Poetry Matters Project [2017]
-Development and coordination of monthly community events.
Topics: racism in America, Parents of color, police brutality, racism for the younger generation.
Location: The Book Tavern
Event Location
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Handley Regional Library (auditorium), 100 West Piccadilly Street, Winchester, United States
USD 0.00
