Poetry Around BC: Celebrating the poetic arts in British Columbia

07/25/2025

We are thrilled to announce that our Saturday Night Gala on September 13 will feature Timothy Taylor — award-winning novelist, acclaimed journalist, and beloved creative writing professor!

Join us for an evening, at the new Bowen Theatre, of insightful conversation, moderated by author and freelance writer, Tara McGuire, as Timothy shares stories about his work, his writing process, and how he fuels his creativity. It's sure to be a memorable night of literary discovery and creative connection. Tickets are now on sale at : https://www.writeonbowen.com/event-details/saturday-night-festival-gala-3

07/25/2025

Come join Eavesdrop for an afternoon of performances, refreshments, and BBQ fun while raising funds for artists in your community!Eavesdrop Magazine & Multimedia Association is a nonprofit multimedia community that supports q***r, disabled, BIPOC, and other marginalized artists to showcase their...

07/20/2025

August 7 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Visit the Harmony Arts Festival on Thursday, August 7, 10:30-11:30am, for a lively morning of stories and poems by local authors! Drop by the Silk Purse Arts Centre to hear NSWA members read from their published work, including romance, memoir, poetry, and crime fiction. Be entertained, chat with the authors, and maybe pick up a signed copy of their work!
https://nswriters.org/event/harmony-arts-author-readings/

07/15/2025

In memory of the legacy of Andrea Gibson, a review of their work from BC Poet Cynthia Sharp...

You Better Be LightningAndrea GibsonButton Press Poetry, 2021 Review by Cynthia Sharp You Better Be Lightning from Button Press Poetry, an independent publisher of performance art, is Andrea Gibson’s eighth overall book in a collection that spans full-length individual poetry compilations, often w...

07/13/2025