Category: Poets
Remembering Mayor Hazel
By Anna Yin Who can tell how many places are named after you?Who can know how many books have been...
Aug 2, 2024 | poetry, Poetry Submissions, Poets, Writers | 0 |
Join the City of Mississauga in celebrating Poetry Month!
The City of Mississauga has planned a range of events this month to celebrate Poetry Month! Check out poetry calls and events here.
CBC News: Mississauga’s outgoing poet laureate reflects on his term (Video)
Ahead of his term as poet laureate concluding this spring, Ayomide Bayowa reflects on his experiences in the honorary position.
Call for Poet Performers for Poetry Slam
The City of Mississauga is seeking youth (age 14-24) poet performers to compete in their 5th Annual Poetry Slam. Apply by April 8!
Mar 18, 2024 | Call for Artists, Jobs / Calls, Poets, Writers | 0 |
Call for Poets: Celebrating 50 Years of Mississauga – Landmarks Edition!
Canadian Community Arts Initiative invites poets to submit verses of poetry for upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations at outdoor festivals.
Mar 14, 2024 | Call for Submissions, Jobs / Calls, Poets, Writers | 0 |
Award-winning writer Keith Garebian wins Ontario Arts Council grant for next poetry collection
Keith Garebian is grateful to OAC and two publishers for awarding him Recommender Grants to work on his next poetry collection, Enigma Elegy.
Review of Keith Garebian’s ‘Poetry is Blood’ CD – The Whole Note
Check out this review of Keith Garebian’s latest poetry CD, ‘Poetry is Blood’ from the latest issue of The Whole Note.
Poetry Resource List by Mississauga Youth Poet Laureate, Lisa Shen!
Check out this huge list of poetry resources complied by Mississauga Youth Poet Laureate and Sauga Poetry Director, Lisa Shen!
Check out EXPROSÉ: Poet Showcase & Writing Workshop Series!
Check out EXPROSÉ: Poet Showcase & Writing Workshop Series running throughout May, June and July at Lakeview Village Discovery Centre!
First look at MARTY Finalist Manahil Bandukwala’s book, Women Wide Awake
Get the first look into Manahil and Nimra Bandukwala’s collection of stories, poetry, and visual art exploring folklore from Sindh, Pakistan
City of Mississauga Welcomes its Fourth Youth Poet Laureate – Lisa Shen
City of Mississauga has welcome its 4th Youth Poet Laureate, Lisa Shen! Lisa will serve a 2-year term from 2023-2025
Apr 12, 2023 | Hub Highlights, literature, Poets, Writers | 0 |
Modern Mississauga: April is Poetry Month in Mississauga – Here’s how to celebrate it
Modern Mississauga article on Poetry Month in Mississauga and all the fantastic events and activities happening around the city.
City of Mississauga: Grab Your Pen and Help Us Celebrate Poetry Month in Mississauga!
City of Mississauga invites you to celebrate Poetry Month with artist calls, poetry slams, workshops, author talks, and more!
Apr 4, 2023 | Poetry Submissions, Poets, Writers | 0 |
2023 CBC Poetry Prize is now open to Canadian poets
Calling all poets! The 2023 CBC Poetry Prize is now open to Canadian poets. Deadline to submit is May 31.
Apr 3, 2023 | Call for Submissions, Call for Writers, Jobs / Calls, Poets, Writers | 0 |
April is Mississauga Poetry Month! Enjoy programming for spoken word artists and enthusiasts
Enjoy a variety of in-person and online programs this April for Poetry Month. Hosted by Mississauga Library and City Culture team.
insauga: Art Gallery of Mississauga to host poetry series
The Art Gallery of Mississauga is hosting ‘Poetic Voices’ on February 26 with feature award-winning poet Nadine Williams.
Feb 24, 2023 | art gallery of mississauga, Poets, Writers | 0 |
Mississauga Writers Group just released their 2023 Winter Write On E-Zine
Check out Mississauga Writers Group latest seasonal e-zine, which features poetry, prose, and artwork from the group.
Check out the special English-Chinese Edition of Live Encounters Poetry Magazine with guest editor Anna Yin
Anna Yin was recently a guest editorial for the non-for-profit online writing magazine, Live Encounters. Check out the publication here.
Enjoy a Virtual, International Art & Poetry Exhibition of Women poets CROSSARTS Gallery: IN BETWEEN THE LINES
IN BETWEEN THE LINES is an international show of ‘Art and Poetry’ on the virtual plane of CROSSARTS Gallery, showcasing women poets
Sep 30, 2022 | Digital, Exhibition, Galleries, Hub Highlights, Poets, Visual Arts, Writers | 0 |
CALL FOR WRITERS & POETS: Haiku Submissions for Mississauga-based poetry eBook
Anna Yin is seeking haiku submissions to be included in ‘Here and Now, Discover Mississauga and More’, an eBook publication of poetry.
Jul 21, 2022 | Call for Writers, Jobs / Calls, Poetry Submissions, Poets, Writers | 0 |
CALL FOR POETS – Mississauga Annual Poetry Slam 2022
Mississauga Culture is looking to bring together a dynamic group of youth ages 14–24 with a passion for spoken word poetry. Apply by April 15
Mar 24, 2022 | Call for Writers, Jobs / Calls, Poets, Spoken Word, Writers | 0 |
Writer’s Circle
Put pen to paper, fingers to keys! Our next 8-week writing class runs 7-9pm (EST) on Wednesdays, from January 5th to February 23rd, 2022.
Dec 14, 2021 | Classes, Fiction, Playwright, Poets, Theatre Groups, Theatre Performance, Training / Courses, Writers | 0 |
READ NOW: Mississauga Writers Group’s Winter 2021 e-Zine
READ NOW: Mississauga Writers Group has launched their Winter 2021 Write On E-Zine! Featuring poetry and prose from local writers.
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HUB HIGHLIGHT: Mississauga Welcomes Globally Recognized Poet Laureate
Ayomide Bayowa’s first official act as Mississauga’s Poet Laureate will be his participation in the City’s Remembrance Day Ceremony where he will recite John McCrae’s iconic 1915 poem, In Flanders Fields.
HUB HIGHLIGHT: An Interview with Ayomide Bayowa
In this week’s HUB Highlights, we spotlight acclaimed Poet Laureate Ayomide Bayowa in this special interview for Martys HUB.
CBC ARTS: ‘The truth about the race card’: Vivek Shraya asks the hard questions through poetry
Poets unflinchingly face the world in its complexity in Poetry on the Mainstage for the Frankfurt Book Fair
POEM: IMMIGRANT WOMAN
An excerpt from anthology titled Canadian Imprints is a collection of poetry and short stories by various Canadian authors published in 2011. (Zohra Zoberi’s 3 poems include ‘Platonic Love’ and ‘Password’.
Zohra Zoberi
MEET ZOHRA ZOBERI
With over three decades of professional experience as a Banker, Author, Artistic Director and...
True Colours (2 poem recitals 2 translations)
Canvas of the HeartHarsh words found a magical wayto dissipate into thin airI smiled backStep by...
From Masquerade to the Question of Identity
Read Keghart.org’s piece on award-winning Mississauga poet Keith Garebian, as he reflects on his life and recent release – “Scan: Cancer Poems”.
New on the Hub
Stranger Sings – The Parody Musical
The Randolph Theatre 735 Bathurst Street, Toronto
My Brother’s Keeper – Hans Poppe Solo Exhibition
Yorkminster Park Gallery 1585 Yonge Street, Toronto
Week of Events
Inside. Outside. Of.
Through intuitive, tenuously articulated works, the four artists brought together in this exhibition reflect upon how we situate ourselves in relation to various planes of interconnection and existence. Works by […]
Stranger Sings – The Parody Musical
Take a trip back to Hawkins, Indiana: 1983…when times were simpler, hair was bigger, and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures. STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL is a […]
Together for Tomorrow: Earth Days in Action
This exhibit takes a look at how climate change is affecting our community, from rising temperatures and extreme weather events to disruptions in ecosystems and communities. Climate change is real […]
Spirit Seeds – Museums of Mississauga
Immerse yourself in the intricate and beautiful world of Indigenous beadwork at Spirit Seeds. Curated by Indigenous artist Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash, Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario), this exhibition presents a rich visual exploration […]
My Brother’s Keeper – Hans Poppe Solo Exhibition
Hans Poppe My Brother's Keeper February 23 to April 24, 2025 Reception: Sunday, January 23, 2025, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Hans Poppe, a Tanzanian-Canadian artist, is celebrated for […]
The Artistic Viewpoint
You are invited to an Opening Reception of SOVA's show, The Artistic Viewpoint, Sunday afternoon, March 30 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm, in the Helson Gallery at the Halton Hills […]
Spring Exhibition – Trazos Latinos
Join Trazos Latinos for their Spring 2025 Exhibition at the Grange (home of Heritage Mississauga) at 1921 Dundas St W, L5K 1R2. Catch the opening reception! Friday, May 2, 2025 7:00 […]
SAWITRI Shorts Festival 2025
The SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival is here in Mississauga! Starting April 5th, 2025, get ready to experience short plays in various South Asian languages, every weekend at Maja Prentice […]
Alexis Martinez Live – Tropical Fiesta and Social
Join Hollywood's 2 time World Entertainment Award Winner Alexis Martinez live with DJ Latin Soul on Saturday, April 19 from 8 PM - 1 AM at Army Navy & Airforce […]
Jazz Rangers live at the Port Credit Legion
Jazz Rangers live at the Port Credit Legion
The Jazz Rangers are back for an afternoon of music and fun! www.jazzrangers.com
Aap ka Khayal Aaya – Shorts Festival
Aap ka Khayal Aaya – Shorts Festival
Come witness the magic 'Aap ka Khayal Aaya' - paying homage to the greats of the Golden Era of Hindi cinema aka Bollywood - Sahir Ludhianvi and Dev Anand. Happening […]
Aap ka Khayal Aaya – Shorts Festival
Aap ka Khayal Aaya – Shorts Festival
Come witness the magic 'Aap ka Khayal Aaya' - paying homage to the greats of the Golden Era of Hindi cinema aka Bollywood - Sahir Ludhianvi and Dev Anand. Happening […]
EXPROSÉ: Virtual Writing Workshop & Open Mic
EXPROSÉ: Virtual Writing Workshop & Open Mic
Exprosé is a space for poets and writers to commune with featured poets and witness these artists peel the layers of metaphors and similes away from their pieces. The title […]
Piano Heist – Living Arts Centre
Piano Heist – Living Arts Centre
Living Arts Centre 24/25 Season Event Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin have been friends since Elementary School, connecting because they both love playing the piano and believe it is the […]
Art Hive Pop Ups – Art Gallery of Mississauga
Art Hive Pop Ups – Art Gallery of Mississauga
Join Art Gallery of Mississauga in person and explore art-making at various locations across Mississauga! This is a free community drop-in program promoting mental health and connection through the use of […]
BOOK LAUNCH Charismatic Chiaroscuro – Poetry and Art
BOOK LAUNCH Charismatic Chiaroscuro – Poetry and Art
BOOK LAUNCHCharismatic Chiaroscuro - Poetry and ArtShifting Silhouettes - PoetryBy Meena Chopra Readings | Video Art Display | ConversationsThursday April 17, 2025Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMVenue: Heritage Mississauga – […]
Improv Workshop with Julian Frid – SAWITRI Theatre Group
Improv Workshop with Julian Frid – SAWITRI Theatre Group
SAWITRI Theatre Group is excited to welcome Spring with an improv workshop with Julian Frid. If you have done improv before and want to be a part of a workshop […]
Early Bird Tickets on Sale | “Hearing the East 2025” Choral Concert
Early Bird Tickets on Sale | “Hearing the East 2025” Choral Concert
Early Bird Tickets on Sale | "Hearing the East 2025" Choral Concert – NeoVoce Philharmonic Choir Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 7:30 PM Venue: Trinity-St. Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor […]