Maitland Poets & Writers
Performing Arts of Maitland is excited to announce the creation of Maitland Poets & Writers and has selected Vanessa Blakeslee to serve as Executive Director. On two Sundays a month, Maitland Poets & Writers will feature an array of local literary talent who will be invited to perform a public reading from their works in Lake Lily Park. Following the readings, a writing workshop will be held in the Maitland Garden Club cottage, a charming and historic lakeside locale.
The purpose of Maitland Poets and Writers is to foster the growth of literary arts in Maitland and its surrounding communities, and not only shine a spotlight on established literary artists but provide opportunities for the public to come and experience the joy of creative writing.
Maitland Poets & Writers’ Featured Reader events held at the park are free and open to the public. On selected Sundays, come and enjoy the showcase of amazing local literary talent who will read from their works. Musicians from Performing Arts of Maitland will also perform at the Reading Series. Our featured readers will move you to laughter, tears, and awe at the incredible talent that exists right here in Central Florida’s backyard. And after the readings, meet and mingle with the poets and writers, buy their books, chat about the craft of writing and other literary events happening in Orlando.
Inspired by Maitland Poets & Writers’ Featured Readers? Interested in exploring creative writing for yourself with Maitland Poets & Writers? Come and explore your creative side in a supportive environment where you will be encouraged to experiment and tap into your true voice. Maitland Poets & Writers workshops are held on the Sundays following the open mic sessions. Creative writers from all genres and levels of experience are invited to participate, from beginner to experienced, published writers. Pre-registration is required. Each workshop runs from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Maitland Garden Club cottage. No fee to attend; PAM asks that participants make a donation instead.
Maitland Poets & Writers Workshop proceeds solely benefit Maitland Poets & Writers and enable Performing Arts of Maitland to continue to bring literary opportunities to the community.
For details on events, registration and more, contact:
Vanessa Blakeslee, Executive Director
Maitland Poets & Writers
407-310-2464
Or email: vblakeslee@gmail.com
