Join Jan Freeman, acclaimed poet and Paris Press founding director (1995–2018), for the Autumn Writing Through Art: The MASS MoCA Poetry Retreat.
Due to the pandemic, the October retreat will take place via Zoom. Tuition has been reduced to reflect the online venue. We will resume retreats at MASS MoCA as soon as it is safe to do so!
In this 6-day poetry retreat, you will explore the ways in which art can open your perceptions and emotions as you write. Through unique daily prompts and exercises, you will experience the expansive effects that paintings, sculpture, and installations can provide, feeding your imagination and creative expression. Morning and late afternoon workshops will introduce you to artwork on exhibit at MASS MoCA and the Clark Art Institute. New and experienced poets are welcome.
Each poet will receive a private 60-minute conference, focusing on your poems, creative goals, and/or your manuscript.
Deadline to enroll: As soon as retreat is full.
Contact Jan Freeman at janfreemanpoetry@gmail.com for additional information and to sign up!
“The MASS MoCA Writing through Art Poetry Retreat exceeded my expectations and gave me sustenance that I wasn’t fully aware I needed. The retreat helped me to recognize the necessity of poetry in my daily life and how visual art can help generate new inroads to poetic ideas and daring.
“My personal manuscript review with Jan might be my favorite part of a workshop filled with favorite parts for me. Jan gave my manuscript careful attention, and her comments were detailed, encouraging, and generous, and aimed at considering my goals and where I am now as an artist. I also was impressed by Jan’s talks about poetry and poetry writing to the group, and the poems she brought for us to read and discuss, consider as models and inspiration….”
“I deeply appreciate Jan’s feedback and the work of the retreat. The structure was fantastic. I felt energized by every writing session. Her framework is so inspiring. Our consultation really helped me begin to find my poetic voice. I can now name part of what eluded me about my writing, which was the element I didn’t quite understand and finally can own.”
“Jan Freeman’s Writing through Art Poetry Residency and Workshop at MASS MoCA offered a unique opportunity. Jan provided excellent (optional) writing prompts that opened me up to my imagination and to new discoveries. For me, the concentrated writing time gave me a chance to go deeper. I learned so much from Jan’s teaching and guidance and from connecting with other poets.”
Application
Please email Jan Freeman a brief paragraph about your poetry background. All levels of experience are welcome!
Tuition
$800. Tuition has been substantially reduced to reflect the online venue.
To reserve your space, contact: Jan Freeman at janfreemanpoetry@gmail.com. A maximum of 8 poets will be accepted.
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