Our first in-person opening reception is finally here! Join poets Ian Cognitō and Pat Smekal for a lively talk about friends, family, shaping relationships, and how we can reimagine experiences through poetry. 

This is a free event, please remember to social distance from others and masks are strongly recommended. 

After the artist talk, enjoy the art. 

Registration is not required, but you will receive a email reminder the day before the event if you do.

About the speakers:

Pat Smekal lives by the sea in Nanoose Bay, B.C. She fills her life with family, friends, travel, laughter and, of course, words. Since 2003, Pat’s poetry has won a number of prizes and has appeared in more than seventy publications in Canada and abroad. In 2009 her chapbook Praise without Mortar was launched. In 2012 Small Corners (2012), and in 2013, Maybe We Could Dance, in collaboration with David Fraser, were…