The July line-up features standout and award-winning voices from the Lexington and Louisville regions: Tara Anderson (contributing editor at NPR affiliate station, 89.3 WFPL) Sherry Chandler (The Woodcarver’s Wife), Tasha Cotter (Girl in the Cave), Ryan Ridge (Camouflage Country), Katerina Stoykova-Klemer (The Porcupine of Mind), and esteemed Spalding alumni Bonnie Omer Johnson and Journey McAndrews.

The evening will begin with a few open-mic presentations of 1- to 2-minute readings of works in progress. Individuals may sign up for an open-mic presentation on a first-come, first-served basis just before the evening program begins. Open-mic readings should be rehearsed and carefully timed at home not to exceed two minutes.

And don’t forget, Proof on Main is here for you should the literary enveavors leave you famished after the event.

About Spalding at 21c
21c Louisville is proud to partner with the Spalding low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program to present Spalding at 21c: Voice and Vision. This seasonal forum provides an opportunity for writers to share samples of their work with each other and the public in the context of the cutting-edge contemporary art exhibitions at 21c. Each month will feature a variety of readings by writers from all area universities, community writers’ groups, Spalding alumni, and independent writers, along with a few open-mic presentations.

Upcoming events:
August 18
September 15