by Irene Naested | Jun 30, 2026 | newsletter, Passport 2026
The 2026 Passport to the Arts in the Garden Show & Sale Sunday, September 13th from 10am to 4 pm. See you there! We are looking forward to welcoming artists, authors and poets for their inagural visits at the show this year. We’ll also have numerous...
by Irene Naested | May 13, 2026 | 2026, Local Artist, Local Author, newsletter
In the latest book, ‘Living on the Prairie Fringe’, by Mary Vlooswyk and Irene Naested, Irene created 39 visual metaphors for Mary’s poetry. Join us to share your thoughts on what the metaphor for this painting could be. Come hear Mary & Irene...
by Irene Naested | May 13, 2026 | 2026, newsletter, Poetry Readings Workshops
Poetry Reading Event May 21st at Shelf Life Books Mary Vlooswyk & Irene Naested will be exploring the relationship to places we believe we know through their poetry and art. They’ll share their reflections on what it means to live on the fringe through...
by Irene Naested | May 13, 2026 | 2026, newsletter, Poetry Readings Workshops
Nature, Art & Poetry Interactive Workshop June 7th at Owl’s Nest Irene Naested and Mary Vlooswyk will be leading a workshop on nature, art & poetry, based on the latest publication ‘Living on the Prairie Fringe’. Everyone who participates...
by Irene Naested | Oct 3, 2025 | 2025, newsletter, Passport 2025
Weyman Chan writes: What a lovely and celebratory event! Thanks Irene, David, Cecelia, Mary and all artists and poets showcasing their talents, as well as volunteers and musicians who orchestrated the fun. Such kind synergy is infectious, and the connections made...
by Irene Naested | Sep 18, 2025 | 2025, newsletter, Passport 2025
Music makes the atmosphere! In addition to The Fragments, we were entertained by several musicians throughout the day of Passport to the Arts. There were a variety of insturments played, even bagpipes where we heard “Amazing Grace” to open up the poetry...
