Her Kind: The Witch in History, Popular Culture & Poetry
The Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry Her Kind: The Witch in History, Popular Culture & Poetry exhibit ran during 2023-24 and explored the symbolism, meaning and history of witches as they appeared in our public discourse, institutions, folklore, film and TV history, and literature.
The exhibit included photographs, text, objects and more that described women as diverse as Mother Shipton, Samantha from “Bewitched,” Mary Poppins and Tituba. An accompanying exhibit booklet included biographical information about 21 “witches,” original poetry by ROMP Director Shaun Perkins, artwork by Alysha Little, and essays by Dr. Tracy Floreani of Oklahoma City University, and Roxann Yates.
A small portion of the exhibit remains on permanent display in the museum and copies of the exhibit book can be purchased in the gift shop.
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The museum’s podcast Wacky Poem Life has several episodes on the witches who are highlighted in this exhibit. Listen anywhere you listen to podcasts, or click the links below.
Episode 103: Samantha Stephens
Episode 107: Wendy the Good Little Witch
Episode 125: Barbie Doll Witch Dioramas
The exhibit will end Dec. 21, 2024.
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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