GILLETTE, Wyo. — Writers of all kinds and experience levels can learn Saturday what for many might be something new: ekphrastic writing.
The local writers’ group Prairie Pens will guide writers through this form of expression at 1 p.m. at the Rockpile Museum, at 900 W. Second St. in Gillette, an event notice said. Participants will reflect on historic objects and images at the museum as they begin the ekphrastic writing activity, a news release said. Ekphrastic writing originated in Ancient Greece, Don Oakley of Prairie Pens said in the release.
After a brief introduction and overview, event participants will explore the museum to find and learn about exhibit items that are designated as writing prompts. They will then write, share, critique and polish their writing. At a 3:30 p.m. open mic session, the writers may read their work. Prairie Pens members will be able to help if needed, a WyoPoets Facebook post said. WyoPoets is associated with Prairie Pens.
Rockpile Museum Association is sponsoring the event so museum admission is free in the afternoon. For more information about the event, visit www.rockpilemuseum.com or contact Don Oakley at don.oakley2009@yahoo.com.
Prairie Pens, which is under the umbrella of Wyoming Writers, meets at 1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month in the Campbell County Public Library’s Pioneer Room to share writing projects and foster writers’ growth. The library is at 2101 S. 4-J Road in Gillette. For more information about Prairie Pens, contact group coordinator Terrell Gray at tgray9995@msn.com or attend a meeting.
