Master Artist

We are developing a connection with writers across the world. Our contact list includes but not limited to:

Anne Waldman
Ron Silliman
Forrest Gander
C. D. Wright
John Ashbery
Donald Revel
Lance Olsen
Charles Bernstein
Susan Howe
Paul Hoover
Maxine Chernoff
Carl Dennis
Pen Creeley
Brian Evenson

 

Mid Career Poets

Each program will include both a national poet and a poet in mid career. We have a working contact list of 350 poets who can fill this position. The choice will be based on student's needs and the national poet to best suit their curriculum.

Board of Directors & Trustees

Develop as we move along but make sure this is people we can trust and help further this organization to its fullest.

Ideas:

• John Ashbery
• R.D. Phol
• Carl Dennis
• Mike Basinski
• Pen Creeley

 

Key Managers

These people whose diverse work experience runs from publishing and creative writing education to finance and small business entrepreneurship have established Poetry City Writing Residency Program.   These team members bring in complementary skills and a wealth of experience in the management of new and growing arts education programs. Poetry City Writing Residency Program's management team consists of :

• Geoffrey Gatza
• Kevin Thurston
• Amy King
• Forrest Roth

 

Mentors

Dr. Edwin Clausen, V.P. Academic Affairs, Daemen College  

Gary Clark, Executive Director, Vermont Studio

Anne Waldman, Naropa Institute

Forrest Gander, Brown University