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Series Founder, Patricia Traxler reading at the 2024 Salina Spring Poetry Series 40th Anniversary. Photo Credit Sarah Keck.

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Poetry Month

Sarah Keck

Arts Education Coordinator

Salina Arts & Humanities

National Poetry Month is right around the corner! April is a great time to read, write, and share poetry. There are a variety of workshop and reading events occurring at libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, and more, with Salina being no exception. One such event is the long-standing Salina Spring Poetry Series. 2025 celebrates its 41st year, with readings being held on Tuesdays in April at Red Fern Booksellers in Downtown Salina.


The series this year is sponsored by Salina Arts & Humanities and was curated by Traci Brimhall, Kansas Poet Laureate. Admission to each reading will be $5 at the door and free for students with ID.


“Poets have a wonderful ability to reflect our humanity and strengthen our understanding of each other,” said Brad Anderson, Executive Director of Salina Arts & Humanities. “The readings and invitations for the public to engage are a rewarding experience.”


“I’m grateful to be working with Salina Arts & Humanities again for the 41st season of the Salina Spring Poetry Series,” says Brimhall. “It's another year where there are five Tuesdays in the month, so it’ll be a month with a wonderful and packed set of Kansas poets. There are so many fantastic writers here, and I think this year’s group represents a great range of voices.”


The lineup of poets for the 2025 Salina Spring Poetry Series includes:

April 1 – Sam Taylor

April 8 – Brad Aaron Modlin

April 15 – Wanderer

April 22 – Luisa Muradyan

April 29 – Melissa Fite Johnson

To see the full press release see here.

To learn more see here.

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Statewide Arts Opportunities


Check out regional calls for art, juried shows, funding opportunities, residencies, professional development, or other opportunities posted by the Kansas Arts Commission.

Call for Vending Machine Artwork


Calling All Artists! Salina Arts & Humanities is on the hunt for small yet mighty artworks to fill our art vending machine, currently on display at Ad Astra Books & Coffee House.


Why Participate?

People of all ages will start their art collections with your masterpiece.

Engage in a unique and fun way to share your art with the Salina Community.


Art Criteria:

Family-friendly, with creative freedom for each artist

Consistent quality in all pieces, hand-signed

Size: Max 2.75" x 4.25"

Minimum of 50 pieces


📌 Important:

Sample designs are due on a rolling basis and are open until all available funds run out!


📞 For inquiries or submissions:

Contact Crystal Hammerschmidt at crystal.hammerschmidt@salina.org


Join us in sprinkling tiny art wonders across Salina and the Festival!


Link to the full Call for Art can be found HERE and on our website www.salinaarts.com, under the resources tab.

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