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Art for Self-Care: Blackout Poetry

2025-07-15 18:00:00 2025-07-15 19:00:00 America/Chicago Art for Self-Care: Blackout Poetry Join us for an art activity that encourages self-reflection and mental well-being in a judgment-free space. Call 316-261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. Advanced Learning Library - Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room

Tuesday, July 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 18:00:00 2025-07-15 19:00:00 America/Chicago Art for Self-Care: Blackout Poetry Join us for an art activity that encourages self-reflection and mental well-being in a judgment-free space. Call 316-261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. Advanced Learning Library - Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room

Advanced Learning Library

Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room

Join us for an art activity that encourages self-reflection and mental well-being in a judgment-free space. Call 316-261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Art can be a powerful tool for self-expression and self-discovery. When we create art as a tool for self-care, we have the opportunity to explore our thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space. This month we will be creating Blackout Poetry, also known as redacted poetry, a form of creative expression that involves taking an existing text and blacking out most of the words, leaving only a select few words visible. The remaining words reveal a new poem or message. Though made popular in recent years, blackout poetry actually dates back to the 1700s. Today it is a popular form of self-expression and creativity, as it allows individuals to repurpose existing materials in a unique and personal way. A variety of pre-printed poems will be provided for participants to use to create their work of art, along with basic supplies like pens and markers. Participants are welcome to bring additional drawing supplies or photocopies of a piece of text they want to use for their blackout poetry if they prefer. No drawing skills or experience is required.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Adult Literacy | Adult |

Advanced Learning Library

Phone: (316) 261-8500

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We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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The Advanced Learning Library, located centrally in the historic Delano neighborhood, has many specialty services and collections including the AV Studio, local history and genealogy collections, and Friends of the Library used bookstore.

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