Kicking off our summer/fall 2025 series of workshops is an ekphrastic poetry session by Nova Scotia poet Anne Simpson, who offers her knowledge in the wonderful setting of the Saint John Arts Centre.

Tree Lines: A Poetry Workshop

Join Nova Scotia writer Anne Simpson for a poetry workshop in collaboration with the Saint John Art Centre's exhibit, "The Presence of Trees". Explore what can take your poems beyond a simple description of what you see as you learn compelling ways to write about art.

About Anne Simpson:

Anne writes poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. She is the winner of the Griffin Poetry Prize for her second poetry collection, Loop (McClelland & Stewart, 2003). Simpson has been a writer-in-residence at universities and libraries across Canada. 

The Venue

The Saint John Arts Centre (20 Peel Plaza, Saint John, NB, E2L 3G6) is a multidisciplinary venue, dedicated to serving the community through arts, educational and cultural programming accessible to all. We strive to be an innovative showcase for all forms of creative expression and multidisciplinary thought.