Artifactory -Where Poetry Meets History 2026-The Celebration

Following the workshops, the community is invited to a special showcase event at the Oliver Art Center on April 12, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Participants will have the opportunity to read their original poems aloud and share their artwork with friends, family, and the public. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free, and all are welcome to attend.

To preserve these voices for posterity, every poem created during the program will be published in a 2026 ARTiFACTORY Chapbook. This commemorative collection will be available for purchase, providing a lasting tribute to Benzie County’s perspective on the American spirit during this historic year. The celebrated ARTiFACTORY 2026 chapbook will be available for purchase after the readings.