Open late — Haven / Poetry Reading/Listening Circle

During our residencies, on selected Fridays, from 6:30 p.m., we gather at correspondences to explore our latest artist residency exhibit together. Then, we settle down to read or listen to poetry together until 8:00 p.m.

Afterwards, you’re welcome to linger until we close at 8:30 pm. We ask our guests to please bring a poem to share/read in whatever language they like. Or, just come to listen. All are welcome - writers of poetry, lovers of poetry and those who might be new to poetry.

For this particular session, we will share some beautiful examples of concrete, shape and visual poetry that connect with our project's theme. Still, guests are encouraged to bring whatever poetry has been inspiring them lately, too.

Press the ‘JOIN THE GUEST LIST’ button below to RSVP. Attendance is free.
Bookings are essential. Donations are gratefully received.
Location: correspondences Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country 39 Sydney Road Bulleke-bek (Brunswick) VIC

Credits: 

1) Jessye Wdowin-McGregor, Grid (Gold Forms), 2026 (verso), thread, cotton, silk, synthetic fabric, 21.0 x 24.0 cm (irregular).  Photo: Steph Duncan
2) Installation view, correspondences, July 2026, Haven/Part 1 featuring Jessye’s untitled bronze shells and Yoko’s ceramic sculptures from her installation series 吹き溜りFukidamari - a bank of fallen leaves, 2023-2026. Photo: Steph Duncan

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Note:
—1) Drinks are available to purchase at our events. Just ask one of our friendly team members upon arrival.
—2) We do our best to offer a range of free and low-cost events. For paid events, we also offer a limited number of free tickets to those in need. That being said, donations for our community events are gratefully received. They are used to subsidise our programming activities. We thank you for your support.

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Acknowledgements
We respectfully acknowledge the Sovereign Custodians of the land and waters upon which we live and work, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We extend this respect to all First Peoples.