Brockton Arts

On Tuesday, August 28th, Brockton Poetry Series welcomes featured poet Dana Robert Rowe:

Dana Robert Rowe has been writing poetry since 1967. He earned his BS in English at Southeastern Massachusetts University in 1977 and went on to become a journalist/editor at weekly and daily newspapers and regional magazines. He also wrote and anchored radio news at radio sations WBSM and WNBH and served as a talk show host thereafter. He worked as a writer of driver profiles for the Seekonk Speeway program in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. He began writing race results summaries for the speedway in 2011 and has contributed more than half-a-million words over that time. He’s written several dramas, and a musical piece, “Main Track”, was produced cabaret-style in 2008. And he still continues to write poetry, a bunch of which has been published including a chapbook, also named “Main Track” which accompanied the musical.

Brockton Poetry Series featuring Iris Lapaix

On July 24th, Brockton Poetry Series welcomes featured poet Iris Lapaix: Iris Lapaix is a Dominican-American Afro Latina native to Boston, MA. She utilizes various art forms–such as but not limited to poetry, music and cooking–in her rotation of pleasures. She’s been writing poetry since her youth and enjoys the beauty of painting a portrait or scene with the rhythm of words.  Graduated from Bridgewater State University with a BA in History and a concentration in Latino America y el Caribe. Currently, she is igniting art and design in neighborhoods such as Grove Hall and Roxbury with MassArt’s Center for Art and Community Partnerships (CACP) as an assistant Community Coordinator. Off-hours she continues to learn of her ancestral past while strengthening her empathy and listening skills to become a radical healer through the arts and conversation starter for Black and Brown folks.

Tuesday, July 24th 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm Sign Up For Open Reading 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm Open Reading 8:15 pm – 8:35 pm Featured Poet

Brockton Arts 33 Dover Street, Suite 130 Brockton, MA 02301

Jamaal Eversley and Brockton Arts are proud to present The Bold and The Beautiful, a collection of artwork curated by Mr. Eversley. These works were created by teenagers from Brockton, Bridgewater, and Randolph.

Please support these talented young people by joining us for the closing reception on June 29th!

Friday, June 29th 5pm – 9pm Light Refreshments will be served.

On Thursday, June 26th, Brockton Poetry Series welcomes featured poet Zak Sidelinger! Zak Sidelinger was born and raised in Brockton and wouldn’t have it any other way.  He started writing poems when his friend Kaili shared her own poetry with him.  Zak is chiefly inspired by musicians and entertainers as varied as Tim Burton, Serj Tankian, Walt Disney, Shigeru Miyamoto, and Jesse Rutherford.  For him, poetry has been a vital outlet for him writing about PTSD, self-harm, sexuality, self-discovery and love.  

Jamaal Eversley and Brockton arts are proud to present The Bold and The Beautiful, a collection of artwork curated by Mr. Eversley.  These works were created by teenagers from Brockton, Bridgewater, and Randolph. Please support these talented young people by joining us for the opening reception on Friday, May 11th.

Brockton Poetry Series featuring Astrid Drew

On Tuesday, April 24th Brockton Poetry Series welcomes featured poet Astrid Drew!

Astrid Drew is a writer and archivist based in Providence, Rhode Island.  She has been part of the staff of the Providence Poetry Slam for over 8 years, and she was a member of the 2014 Providence Slam team. She has featured at several open mic/slam nights, including the Dirty Gerund and was recently a featured poet on ECAT Studios’ show “For the Love of Words.” When not writing, or researching maritime history like it’s her job (cause it is), she likes to go running with her pit bull mix, and attending live shows in her favorite little city.

Gallery 33: Nixon & Friends – Introspection

On April 7th, Brockton Arts and Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts presents: “Nixon & Friends – Introspection”.  This Gallery 33 installation will feature Haitian artwork from various artists including Nixon Ledger, Lucson Guerrier, Miriam Pitt, Serge Chery, Florence Mardy, Sylvstre Telfort and Duken Delpe. The artists present will also be available to sign copies of Migrating Colors, a book collecting various works by Haitian artists.  Each copy of this elegant hardcover book is available for $40. Please join us for a wonderful night of art and conversation.

Brockton Poetry Series featuring David R Surette

On Tuesday, March 27th, Brockton Poetry Series welcomes featured poet David R Surette.
 David R Surette’s new book of poetry is Malden.  He is the author of five other collections including Stable which was named an Honor Book at the 2016 Massachusetts Book Awards. His poems have been featured recently in 3 Nations Anthology: Native, Canadian & New England Writers.   He teaches and coaches varsity hockey at East Bridgewater Junior High School. He lives on Cape Cod

Tuesday, March 27th 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm Sign Up For Open Reading 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm Open Reading 8:15 pm – 8:35 pm Featured Poet