Former US poet laureate among lineup of poets, artists, and musicians at Rural Assembly Everywhere

We are excited to share a great lineup of poets, artists, and musicians sharing their work with us at Rural Assembly Everywhere including…

  • Juan Felipe Herrera, former poet laureate of the United States
  • Becky Hill, percussive dancer, Appalachian square dance caller, and choreographer
  • Anthony Wiles, Jr., national student poet representing the Northeast region of the United Sates
  • Rui Fu, singer-songwriter
  • Anna Harrod, Appalachian musician, farmer, researcher, and activist
  • Kyshona Armstrong, singer-songwriter

Read more about all of our speakers and cast members and check out the full schedule at a glance.

If you are not registered for Rural Assembly Everywhere, register today to claim your FREE spot and join us October 26 to 30 for a great line-up of keynote speakers, breakouts, artistic showcases, and happy hours. If you have registered, spread the word or share with your friends and colleagues.

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Rural Assembly Everywhere, our annual virtual gathering, is back July 23 with a compelling lineup of rural authors, leaders, musicians, and artists. Read about our featured guests below and register now to hear from them on July 23.

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In conversation: Erin Borla and Ash Hanson

Erin Borla, Executive Director of the Roundhouse Foundation, and Ash Hanson, Chief Creative Officer of the Department of Public Transformation, will be in conversation at our annual virtual gathering, Rural Assembly Everywhere, on July 23.

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