Events Calendar
In local communities across Florida, humanities-rich programming is making a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of Sunshine State residents and visitors alike. Florida Humanities is proud to partner with local community champions to bring you high-quality public programming through Community Project Grants, Florida Talks, Museum on Main Street, and more.
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Off the Page: Poetry As Activism with Laura Shoemaker
November 4 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library hosts poet Laura Shoemaker as part of “Off the Page Literary Celebration” for a workshop using poetry as a form of activism. Laura has worked in higher education, educational publishing and editing, and nonprofit administration. As of Fall 2022, Laura joined USF as a visiting professor. She previously taught undergraduate writing courses at Ringling College of Art and Design, the State College of Florida, and the University of Washington.
Visit the Off the Page to learn more about other festival events.
Funding is provided in part through a Florida Humanities Book Festival Grant with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and in partnership with the Library Foundation for Sarasota County. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Event Details
Event Date/time:
November 4 @ 3:30 pm -
November 4 @ 4:30 pm
