Key West’s Poet Laureate and Artist KIRBY CONGDON Opening Reception and Poetry Reading This Weekend

 
 
Kirby Congdon [Photo by Richard Watherwax]

Kirby Congdon at home [Photo by Richard Watherwax]

The multi-talented Kirby Congdon was given his first solo art show in Greenwich Village in 1961; at that time he specialized on constructions he called “found objects.” Congdon has countless publication credits and was the premier winner of the Key West Art in Public Places sidewalk poetry competition to have his poem stamped in concrete, on the sidewalk outside Captain Tony’s Saloon. The unveiling took place last Friday, April 25.

This week, beginning Friday, May 2nd, Congdon will be exposing a collection of his artwork. He will also be featured at the Key West Poetry Guild’s “Lightening Round” event on Sunday May 4th.

The opening reception for Kirby Congdon’s “Collages” is this Friday, May 2nd from 6-8 pm at Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas Street, Key West.  The show will run through Sunday, May 4th.

KIRBY CONGDON’S

“COLLAGES”

FRIDAY, MAY 2ND 6-8 [OPENING RECEPTION]

SATURDAY, MAY 3 10-3

SUNDAY, MAY 4TH 6-8 [WITH POETRY READING]

On the final night of the show, Sunday May 4th beginning at 7:00 pm, Congdon, who is Key West’s Poet Laureate, will be featured  at the meeting of the venerable Key West Poetry Guild which will take place in the show space at Blue Heaven.  While Congdon is featured, attendees are invited to bring original poetry and take part in the “lightening rounds” as well. Auditors are, of course, always welcome. Moderating the meeting will be Guild coordinating committee member and producer/curator of “Colleges,” Nance Boylan. For additional information please phone Boylan at (908) 591-5566.
Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
LAND OF THE FREE by Kirby Congdon

LAND OF THE FREE by Kirby Congdon