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LitFest: The Poetry of Public Art
Join Edmonton Arts Council on Sunday, October 19 at Boa & Hare, 127, 10520 – 97 St NW, located in Pacific Mall for The Poetry of Public Art, presented with LitFest. Event begins at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a celebration of public art and poetry, as we mark 30 years of the Edmonton Arts Council and the addition of the 300th public artwork to the City of Edmonton Public Art Collection with a month of 300@30 activities and events!
Mary Burlie was a force of compassion, devoting her life to lifting up others. Known lovingly as the “Black Angel of Boyle Street”, she served on the front lines of inner-city Edmonton, offering food, shelter, support, and above all, dignity to those most in need.
As part of the City of Edmonton’s revitalization project of Mary Burlie Park in downtown Edmonton, the Edmonton Arts Council has selected three local poets to create poetry that will be incorporated into the park design. In advance of the park opening in 2026, join Edmonton Arts Council, the family of Mary Burlie, and poets Titilope Sonuga, Naomi McIlwraith, and Cui Jinzhe for a morning of stories and spellbinding poetry.
This event is free to attend, but please pre-register to reserve your spot.