Dean Rader: Ekphrastic Workshop
Art Gallery Writing at The 222
February 18, 2027
Programmed by Denise Low
This workshop is a rare opportunity to spend time with one of the Bay Area treasures, the accomplished writer Dean Rader. He is a master poet—and national commentator on visual art. This master class, accessible to all levels, takes place in the 10,000 sq.ft. of the Paul Mahder Gallery. Participants can find inspiration in the gallery’s collections as they paint with words or otherwise find connections between images and writing.
His acclaimed book inspired by the artist Cy Twombly is a guidebook to ways to use art as a starting point for verse. Calligraphy is another area of his interests. Rader told interviewer Ingrid Vega, “Immersive workshops do both short term and long-term work. There are immediate benefits that might make the poem under discussion stronger, but conversations, techniques, and strategies learned in the workshop have long lasting benefits that can make future poems stronger.” All genres are welcome.
Event details
| Thursday 18 February 2027 | 3:00 - 5:00pm |
Please arrive on time to participate in the full workshop.
| Student - 18 and under with ID | Free |
| General | $30 |
Booking fees may apply.
For those requiring assistance, wheelchair or companion seating, accessible seating locations are available. Bookings can be made by calling the Box Office on 1 (707) 473-9152 or by email at info@the222.org
- Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
- Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied at all times.
Plan your visit
THE 222222 Healdsburg Avenue
Healdsburg, California 95448
Parking available on north side of building.
Location and access
Located in Healdsburg just north of the roundabout on the east side of Healdsburg Avenue.