Waterfront Poetry Salon
Presented by Newcastle Art Gallery at MEGAN COPE Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House
Indulge in an afternoon of poetry performances by the water. Hear from a salon of nationally recognised poets performing their works exploring ecopoetics, ecological resistance, and relationships with the environment and Country.
Rosemarie Milsom is the founding director of Newcastle Writers Festival, and a former journalist. Founded in 2012, the annual Newcastle Writers Festival is one of Australia's largest regional literary festivals, celebrating words and ideas as well as the depth of local writing talent.
Hear from Australian Poetry Slam 2023 champion and Gomeroi man Rob Waters, Prime Minister’s Literary Awards 2019 nominee Keri Glastonbury, widely anthologised Chinese-Wiradjuri poet living with disability Kerri Shying, plus more poets to be announced!
Be inspired by the magic of words and sumptuous poetry exploring ecopoetics, ecological resistance, and relationships with the environment and Country.
This event is presented in collaboration with Newcastle Writers Festival.
Find out more about the range of events on offer at Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House during New Annual, including Friday Night Sounds, The Shuck Off, Talks & Ideas.
WET WEATHER
The Waterfront Poetry Salon will be hosted outdoors at 'Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House' on Honeysuckle Marina. Due to limited cover, we recommend audiences bring raincoats and umbrellas in case of light rain.
SENSORY & CONTENT WARNING
Children under 12 years of age to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House events.
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair access
Artist & creator: Megan Cope @nutmegandhoney
Megan Cope is represented by Milani Gallery, Meeanjin/Brisbane.
The pavilion for Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House has been designed by students at the University of Newcastle School of Architecture and Built Environment facilitated by Associate Professor Sam Spurr and Senior Lecturer Anna Tweeddale: Alistair Eglington, Chalyse Fowler, Ivie Wong Hueyyi, Joshua Medbury, Keiran Buckley, Peter Ellis, Rachel Florey, Tahlia Phillips, Tom Licata.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSPresented by Newcastle Art Gallery and Newcastle Writers Festival.
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Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House is presented exclusively by Newcastle Art Gallery for New Annual. Project supporters include University of Newcastle, the NSW Government through Create NSW, and Thermidor.
