Category: Packard Group National Exhibition

Poetry Friday, Week 34: Art and Poetry

8/26/2022

Tanita at {fiction, instead of lies} hast hosting duties this Friday. Head over to her post and find out about the September #poetrypals challenge, the Definito, created by poet Heidi Mordhorst,

And Heidi is sitting in my living room today (her son is attending my alma mater here in the Portland area). It so fun to have her visiting.

Packard Group National Exhibit 2022

Packard Group National Exhibit, 2022 Vermillon, SD

If you don't live close to Vermillon, SD, you may view the exhibit online at
Packard Group National Exhibit 2022

This show features 105 wheat-pasted prints from artists. I discovered yesterday the a former student's parent is also in the show. She's was in last year's exhibit and is responsible for letting me know of this opportunity.

A Poem for One of the Pieces Being Shown

Since it's Poetry Friday, a wee poem for one of the prints at the show. Also, my response piece "Coda" for the Spark 51 is also showing.

Poetry Friday, Week 33: Summer Poetry Swap from Denise Krebs

8/18/2022

Welcome to Dave who's hosting at Leap of Dave.

I highly encourage the Poetry Friday community to participate in Tabatha's Yeatts poetry swaps. She does a winter and summer one. A few weeks ago, I received a lovely envelope with these two poems. I love writing about the birds in my neighborhood so these were fun to get. And having been to Denise Kreb's neck of the woods (or desert) last September is was great to see the landscape again. Denise was kind enough to include crocheted dish rags (which remind me of the color of the hummingbirds), tea, and dark chocolate.

My response:

summer explodes with life
hatching nests and sipping food
thanks for the moment

©jone rush macculloch

Thank you, Denise for your kindness and brightening my mail this summer.

Poetry Friday, Week 31: A Few Poetry Announcements

8/4/2022

Thanks to Molly at Nix the Comfort Zone for hosting today.
It's really great to be back. June and July zipped by me. Part of the time I was in Ireland and Scotland. I am still processing the trip and can't believe I've been home almost a month. What a month it's been! I have news.

The Poeming Pigeon: A Journal of Poetry and Art (Issue #12)

I am thrilled to announce that my poem, "A Story While Chopping Onions", will be featured in this upcoming issue of the The Poeming Pigeon.

It's ready for preorders at the website and is $18.00 if ordered before September 30, 2022. It's $24.00 after. Publication is set for October 25, 2022.

Summer Poetry Swap, 2022

Thanks to Tabatha, each summer welcomes the Summer Swap of poetry. One of the favorite places in the world for me is the Grand Canyon. And Patricia kicked off the season with these wonderful haiku.

layered bands, compressed
remains of Panagea
carved over eons

canyon colors, rise
desert sun sinks into time
nature's memory

pastel pink and gold
a day yawns, remebering
sandstone lullabies

how many lingered
in awe of earth's majesty
prayer of gratitude

© Patricia J. Frantz

In Other News

Three years ago, Klaire Lockhart and Aaron Packard, wanted to host an art exhibit in their community of Vermillion, SD comprised of artists from all over the country.

I submitted two photos and the mixed media piece, "Coda". They were accepted into the show.

The artwork will be professionally printed and wheat-pasted to the exterior of No. 7 Center Gallery, and the images will be included in an online exhibition hosted by packardgroupllc.com. The opening reception will occur on Final Friday, August 26th, 2022 at No. 7 Center Gallery, 7 Center St., Vermillion, SD. All selected artwork will be projected as a drive-in movie. The exhibition of 8x10” prints will be on display from August 26th through September 23rd, 2022.

I am so excited to be included and when the online link becomes available, I will share.