Matthew Lanyon / Poetry Afternoon: 10th Anniversary Exhibition

A free event starting at 2.30 in the gallery. The event is limited in numbers so please contact the gallery soon to book your place: info@newcraftsmanstives.com / 01736 795652

To mark the 10th anniversay of Matthew's passing, there will be a celebration of his poetry featuring the author and art commentator Michael Bird, who will read a selection of Matthew's poems. There will also be audio of Matthew reading his poem The Tinners' Way.

Matthew's widow, Judith Lanyon, will intoduce the winners of the inaugural Matthew Lanyon Poetry Prize, Olive Mills and Eleanor Fulwood, who will read their winning poems at the event.

There will also be a Q&A session with all the above contributors, joined by gallery director Ylenia Haase, who will also open the event.

Please do come and join us!