Richmond Poetry Fest

Richmond Poetry Fest hosted by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond is an event co-created by VisArts staff and a group of former and current writers-in-residence! A celebration of poetry and community, Richmond Poetry Fest will include readings, workshops, activities for poets and artists of all ages, and vendors. Richmond Poetry Fest is a free community event supported by the Carole Weinstein Endowment for Creative Writing.

Featured performances include: JJJJJerome Ellis; The Basement’s Wild at Heart Series; 1-2-3 Slam! Hosted by Roscoe Burnems; Joanna Lee; River City Poets; RVA Youth Anthology Poetry Reading; Drag Story Hour with Michelle Livigne; and more!