Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: The Black Mountain Poets and Other Artists (In-Person and Zoom)

Please join us as Judson Scruton - live from North Carolina! - leads lively, informal discussions exploring the poets and artists of Appalachia's Black Mountain College. A seminar outline and schedule with links to the relevant poems will be sent out in advance of the series; please enter your email address during registration to receive the packet (and Zoom link if attending remotely). Please note: this program will be in a hybrid format meaning that we will have in-person attendees together in the Rimer Room as well as Zoom accessibility for Judson and other remote attendees.

In just under 25 years (1933-1957) Black Mountain College, a small experimental college in North Carolina, became a remarkable incubator for poets and creative artists who have influenced American and international culture. Asheville, the city associated with this artistic renaissance, has recently been devastated by Hurricane Helene, but the artistic legacy lives on.  Join us as we explore the poets and artists of this dynamic period in mid-century America. 

Advance registration is required. Register online or call 203-762-6334.  There is no charge for this program. By registering for the first session you will automatically be registered for all four sessions. This lecture series is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley.  Please email Andrea Sato with any questions at asato@wiltonlibrary.org.  

Judson Scruton M.A. (The Johns Hopkins University, The Writing Seminars, specializing in poetry) has taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. In his career as an educator Judson has also directed publications, communications, public relations, and development at a variety of educational institutions in the U.S. and U.K. including the Newberry Library in Chicago.