Brewery Arts Center
Established in 1975 to enrich the quality of life by cultivating arts and culture for all.
In This Time: A Gathering of Poets Laureate from the West | Sunday | March 29th 2026 | FREE
March 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for a special afternoon featuring state poets laureate and writers from cities and rural communities across the West. Whether you are a lifelong reader of poetry or simply curious, this is a rare opportunity to:
- Hear poetry from nine distinguished Western state poets laureate and writers
- Reflect, connect, and find inspiration
- Engage with diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences
What is a poet laureate?
A poet laureate is a poet who is officially appointed to represent poetry for a community, region, or country. Hosted by the Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin, this gathering brings together poets laureate and writers from nine Western states. This is the largest gathering of poets laureate the country has seen in decades.