Ekphrasis is a device whereby poems are inspired by Visual Art: paintings, sculptures, photographs, etc. Poems can be descriptive or take more figurative forms. Join Kari Martindale, who has participated in ekphrastic events across Maryland, in finding inspiration from visual works of art and pairing it with your words. The first half of the workshop will be hands-on learning and practicing in the classroom, followed by walking around the gallery to find inspiration and create a poem based on exhibit art. This class is for all levels of experience. Whether you’ve never written a poem or you’re a seasoned published poem looking for fresh inspiration, you’re welcome!
About the Instructor
Kari Martindale is a Pushcart-nominated poet and spoken word artist who has performed at the White House, opened for a national conference, and read at Arts guilds across Maryland. She sits on the Board of Maryland Writers’ Association, serving as President of the Frederick Chapter, co-editor of the literary journal Pen in Hand, and a member of the conference committee. She is also on the management team of the collective EC Poetry & Prose.
Kari has been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies, and has sat on selection committees and judging panels for poetry contests and anthologies. She was a writer-in-residence in Orquevaux, France in 2024 and recently received a grant from Maryland State Arts Council.
