Voices of Poetry at The Mount

September 12, 2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Please join us for an afternoon of exceptional poetry, featuring four award-winning poets:

Robert Carr - Developmental Editor, Indolent Books

Frederick-Douglass Knowles II - Poet Laureate of Hartford, CT & Professor of English, Three Rivers
Community College

Steve Kuusisto - Director, Interdisciplinary Programs & Outreach, Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University

Heather Treseler - Associate Professor of English, Worcester State University

This is the third poetry event presented by Voices of Poetry at The Mount. Since 2012, VOP has presented a series of poetry events at various venues in NYC, MA, CT and NJ, including Chesterwood in Stockbridge, MA; The Rubin Museum of Art in NYC; and The New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, CT.  Those events have featured Poets Laureate, Pulitzer Prize winners & finalists; and renowned poets & authors.

This reading will take place on The Mount's Terrace and will proceed rain or shine.

Not a member? Contact Allison at 413-551-5112 to find out why Members Make the Difference.

As of August 3, we have updated our face-mask policy at The Mount. We strongly encourage vaccinated visitors to wear masks when attending outdoor events. Unvaccinated visitors must wear masks at all times. When indoors, masks are required regardless of vaccination status.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact The Mount at 413-551-5100 or by email, info@edithwharton.org, to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event.

  • $10 members, $15 non-members.
  • We recommend advance registration.
  • The café will remain open for snacks and drinks for the program.