CHPRMS 51st Annual Conference: Navigating Change: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 51st Annual CHPRMS Conference in beautiful Charleston, S.C.

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8:30am EST

The power of poetry and connection with poet laureate Marcus Amaker

Friday November 22, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EST

Join us for an inspiring session with Marcus Amaker, Charleston’s inaugural poet laureate and recent inductee into the South Carolina Literary Hall of Fame. Marcus will share his original poetry, exploring themes of connectivity, openness, and truth. Following his reading, he will lead an engaging poetry workshop designed to encourage participants to write with authenticity and honesty. The session will also include insights into Marcus’s journey to becoming a successful full-time artist, offering valuable inspiration for anyone eager to pursue their passions with purpose.

Speakers

Marcus Amaker

Poet, Graphic Designer, Opera Librettist, Musician, Marcus Amaker

Marcus, Charleston's first Poet Laureate, balances daily naps with an eclectic career as a dad, husband, opera writer and Academy of American Poets fellow. Inducted into the SC Literary Hall of Fame, he has published 10 books and released 43 music albums. His reimagined version of... Read More →

Friday November 22, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EST
Carolina Ballroom 387 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

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