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The Paterson Museum is excited to announce the opening of its newest changing exhibit, Paterson’s Poets: Voices from the Silk City. Since its founding in 1792, Paterson has been home to many poets. Still more have visited Paterson and been enthused by the beauty of the Great Falls or the ingenuity of the city’s residents. This exhibit celebrates and honors the poets who were not only inspired by Paterson, but became a part of our community, whether they
lived, worked or played here. From concrete poetry to the spoken word, discover how the poets of Paterson have made substantial contributions to the art of poetry. Learn about their work and the ongoing role poetry plays in the culture of our city. The exhibit will be on display from Saturday April 1, 2023,
through Saturday June 24, 2023 in the Hannah Memorial Gallery, at The Paterson Museum. Please join us as we inaugurate National Poetry Month and celebrate the opening of this new exhibition at the Museum on Saturday, April 1 from 2pm-5pm. The reception program will be led by Museum Director Giacomo DeStefano. Do not miss your chance to meet many of the amazing poets featured in the exhibition. The reception will be followed at 5pm by a special Power of Words: Paterson Poetry, Past and Present in collaboration with Word Seed Inc., which will include readings from several featured poets, including some of those individuals featured in the exhibit. Open mic opportunities for attendees will also be available.The Paterson Museum, located at 2 Market Street (on the corner of Market and Spruce Streets) is
in the heart of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.