Poetry Off The Page

April 1 2012

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The University of Arizona Poetry Center presents its third biennial symposium, which will showcase some of today’s most intriguing and adventurous poets, they who forge new literary territory with the help of modern technologies; those daring to make new work that is best “read” off the page or performed in collaboration or in tandem. Presenting diverse and electric performances, this symposium is based in spectacle and community engagement. We invite you to participate and share in our investigation:

What is a poem if it isn’t written down? What are the implications for literary publishing in this digital age? How can we interpret connections between hybrid poetics and documentary poetics in terms of performance? How do voice and recitation play into the crafting of sound, slam poetry, or poet’s theater?

Don’t miss this spectacular weekend extravaganza, featuring poets who work in other art forms, such as theater, film/video, sculpture, digital code and graphics, song/sound, dance and more! The weekend is packed with performance, classes and panels. Secure your spot now!

Performances, Classes, Panels, and Exhibits by:

The Black Took Collective, Amaranth Borsuk, Julie Carr & K.J. Holmes, Jeff Clark, Brent Cunningham , Johanna Drucker , Christine Hume , Douglas Kearney , Ander Monson , Julie Patton , Claudia Rankine , Cecilia Vicuña , Danielle Vogel , Dan Waber, and Joshua Marie Wilkinson

Screenings of Work by:

Eula Biss & John Bresland, Brandon Downing, John Gallaher, Forrest Gander, Kate Greenstreet, Deborah Poe, Sawako Nakayasu, Robyn Schiff & Nick Twemlow, Zachary Schomburg, and Joshua Marie Wilkinson

Events will take place at the Poetry Center and The Rogue Theatre. Art exhibits, art installations, and library exhibits will be on display concurrently with the symposium.

Registration, Tickets, and Lodging:

Price of Admission:

$150 General Admission
$80 Student Admission

Register for Poetry Off the Page here. NOTE: Registration includes Friday and Saturday night performances. If purchasing a registration, you do not also need to purchase tickets for Friday/Saturday.

Buy tickets for Friday and/or Saturday night performances ONLY here.

We have secured a special event rate of only $75/night + free internet for a limited number of rooms, for a limited time, at the Tucson Marriott University Park, the hotel closest to the UA Poetry Center. Make a reservation at the special rate here. Contact Marriott sales rep Hilary Bass at (520) 629-2802 with any questions related to your Marriott Hotel reservation.

While You're In Tucson:

Click here for a hospitality guide with transportation, lodging, and dining information.