2024 GoodLit Poetry Fellow, Isaac Akanmu will read poems written during his fellowship and from his debut collection not belonging anywhere (Bottlecap Press). Book signing to follow. Also readings by poets Tess Congo, Caeli Faisst, Maurice J. Norman. The GoodLit Fellowship is a year-long program to support and expand the career of an emerging poet in the Charlotte area. Created and led by Charlotte's Poet Laureate, Junious "Jay" Ward, the fellowship is co-presented by Charlotte Lit, Goodyear Arts, and the West Trade Review.

In the gallery, there will be a show opening by guest curator Clair Keister. See the event link on the calendar for more details about the curator and the featured artists.