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Gallery America Poetry Screening and Open Mic Night

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Join us for an exclusive screening and open mic night as OETA collaborates with Red Dirt Poetry to present the two latest episode segments from Gallery America, OETA’s award-winning series dedicated to telling the stories of Oklahoma’s visual and performing talents and culture. Join local poets as they share their stories and celebrate Oklahoma’s unique voices.

Gallery America segments “ROMP: Become the Poem” and “Poet Barry Zimmerman’s Chalk Art: Right On," tell the stories of Shaun Perkins who created the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry in her dad's tractor shed, and Barry Zimmerman who was born with an eye defect that prevented him from being able to read in school, which led him to art and poetry.

Don't miss the chance to enjoy these episodes before they air along Shaun Perkins of the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry, Barry Zimmerman, and guest Red Dirt Poetry poets at Sailor & The Dock on Thursday, June 27th, 2024 at 7 pm. Stay after the screening for a discussion with OETA , Shaun, Barry, and Red Dirt Poetry!

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Red Dirt Poetry's mission is to empower local artists to share their truth and experiences in a safe, edifying environment that will enable and inspire them to grow in their art and make a positive and meaningful impact in the surrounding community. Check out poets sharing their art on their YouTube page and follow them on socials @reddirtpoetry to stay updated on their weekly open mics, book clubs, writing workshops, and more!

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Sailor & The Dock is a local market collective, where creativity and community come together in the heart of West Village in Downtown OKC! The space invites you to indulge in a local shopping spree, savor delicious eats, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of its eco-conscious 1920s warehouse turned market, cafe & bar, arts, and events venue! Sailor & The Dock continues to focus on a mission-driven collective of creators, artists, and local retailers as they spark a new movement of impactful projects and missions in the city! 

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The Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry is in downtown Locust Grove in northeast Oklahoma. It is a humble little place that welcomes all. Shaun Perkins created the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry in her dad's tractor shed. It is now one of only two museums in the US dedicated to poetry in general; a hand-made miracle of inspiration where she encourages visitors to come open to the notion of becoming the poem. Find out more information at WackyPoemLife.com and check out their Gallery America episode, ROMP: "Become the Poem"