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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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Drawing Resilience: Maureen Hearty

December 5, 2024 No Comments

Maureen Hearty transforms objects, space, and community, seeing art as a tool for action, education, and opportunity. The majority of her community-based work today is on the eastern plains of Colorado, considered one of the most sparsely populated areas in the United States. In Joes, Colorado (pop. 78), she is activating space using art, music, and the collection of story. In 2020, Maureen and her friend Kristin Stoltz were awarded an NEA grant for a project titled “Arts for a Prairie Seas: Farming Fluxus.”

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