“Sometimes it only takes a little bit to inspire and create something bigger,” notes writer Teafly Peterson in The Source Weekly. The subject of her article: Deschutes Cultural Coalition’s small but significant grants for local progrms—including our very own Tea & Poetry. Thank you, DCC, for awarding us a $2000 grant!
Nealy Borla was a winner in the 2019 Food & Farms Haiku Contest, judged by State of Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford. The contest was one element of Tea & Poetry, a presentation of New Oregon Arts & Letters. Her prizes were a gift card to Paulina Springs Books and a special sheet of collectible poster stamps from The Portland Stamp Company and Sisters Farmers Market.
“New Oregon Arts and Letters also received a grant to continue its Tea and Poetry program at the Sisters Farmers Market,” Peterson continued. “Doesn't that sound amazing? Live poetry and art while you buy vegetables.” Many thanks for the props, everyone.
The second annual Tea & Poetry is scheduled for September 20, 2020, at Fir Street Park in Sisters, Oregon. We are delighted to bring on a new sponsor, Metolius Artisan Tea. Join them at our event for a professional introduction to tea blending. All are welcome!