Grand Opening Event: October 21, 2023
Her Kind: The Witch in History, Popular Culture & Poetry
Witchtauqua, Talk by Dr. Tracy Floreani, Artist Reception for Alysha Little, Special Guest Performer: Deborah Hunter
The Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry had a fabulous opening event for this exhibit that explores the symbolism, meaning and history of witches as they have appeared in our public discourse, institutions, folklore, film and TV history, and literature.
The exhibit includes photographs, text, objects and more that describe women as diverse as Mother Shipton, Samantha from “Bewitched,” Mary Poppins and Tituba. An accompanying exhibit booklet includes biographical information about 21 “witches,” original poetry by ROMP Director Shaun Perkins, artwork by Alysha Little, and essays by Dr. Tracy Floreani and Roxann Yates.
The opening event included a Witchtauqua, with area people presenting a poem or brief biography of a witch from the exhibit booklet. Special guests were poet/actor Deborah Hunter, Tulsa, who participated in our 2020 Chautauqua as Sojourner Truth, and Dr. Tracy Floreani, Oklahoma City University.
Winners of the Her Kind Poem Contest were acknowledged, and those in attendance read their poems.
An artist reception for Alysha Little was also held.
The slideshow below is of the event photographs taken by Locust Grove professional photographer Marea Breedlove.
Witchtauqua Red Carpet Video
Her Kind Poetry Contest Winners Here!
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This program is funded in part by Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
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