“Pages & Poems” A Poetry Exhibit with Adrienne S. Wallner

Local Northwoods Poet, Adrienne S. Wallner, author of “To the 4am Light”, shares this special poetry exhibition with LOLA Arts. From journal scribblings to the polished poem, “Pages &
Poems” allows for an intimate glimpse into the author’s writing process. This exhibit will run February 20th-March 3rd, Monday-Friday from 10am-3pm, free and open to the public.

In this unique exhibit, viewers are invited to page through collections of journal entries, revisions, and feedback assembled to reflect the journey of each displayed poem from inspiration to completion. It includes twelve hanging scrolls with the text of 9 poems from Adrienne’s poetry collection, “To the 4am Light” and ten pages booklets composed of the journal pages and revisions. Also featured are images of several journal covers adorned and decorated by the author. It depicts the process of compiling her manuscript, submitting, and the publishing process.

Join us at LOLA Arts for an exhibit reception on Tuesday, February 28th at 5pm. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.

Poet Bio:

Adrienne S. Wallner is a poet and teaching artist. Her poetry has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and can be found in the Aurorean, Stoneboat Literary Journal, Straight Forward Poetry, Uncommon Core: Contemporary Poems for Learning and Living, Minerva Rising, New Verse News and elsewhere. Her debut poetry book To the 4 a.m. Light was published by Finishing Line Press.

In 2022, Adrienne opened for internationally renowned poet Rupi Kaur and presented several poetry art exhibitions in Wisconsin. Adrienne holds a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from St. Norbert College and an MFA in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry from the University of Southern Maine Stonecoast Program. She is very excited to host this event and is looking forward to hearing everyone’s work!