Ojai Poetry Festival
A biennial gathering of poets for two days of readings and discussion.
Previous Festival: May 18th - 19th, 2007
Poetry & The Voice Of The Earth
In addition to outstanding live readings by all four poets on two separate occasions, thoughtful discussion around the theme of the festival - "Poetry & The Voice of the Earth" - was followed by an inspiring audience question and answer session.
Other festival events included an open mic event featuring readings by Regional Poets and Teen Poetry Contest winners.
Photos by Sandra Grotsky / Vision Photography
Photos:
Sandra Alcosser
Sherman Alexie
María Meléndez
Gary Snyder
Laignee Barron,
Teen Contest Winner,
First Place
Anna Mae Reeser,
Teen Contest Winner,
Second Place
Alcosser, Meléndez, Snyder
An Appreciative Audience
Poetry In Ojai
Events are held in historic Libbey Bowl in the heart of beautiful Ojai, California.
Making A Difference
The Ojai Poetry Festival sponsors related poetry events in our schools, spoken-word performances around town leading up to the featured events, and a Teen Poetry Contest.
Support Poetry
Your tax-deductible donations help make all this happen. For more information on the benefits associated with each sponsorship level, please contact us.