Poetry Night at The Artists’ House

Every fairy tale has its monsters.

This month at Poetry Night, we're celebrating the launch of A Monster Story, the debut poetry collection by local writer Crys Wiltshire.

Structured as a contemporary dark fairy tale, the collection follows a heroine's journey from silence and survival to courage, truth, and ultimately, slaying the monster. Through poems written over nearly three decades, Chys explores the remarkable resilience of the human spirit and the power of finding one's voice.

Our host for the evening is the wonderful Nicole Dalcourt, whose warmth and generosity always create a welcoming space for meaningful conversation and connection.

Following Crys' reading, the microphone will be open to everyone. Bring a poem, a story, a favourite piece of writing—or simply come and listen.

Poetry has a remarkable way of helping us see one another more clearly. We hope you'll join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and inspiring evening.

This month, we celebrate the courage it takes to tell our stories—and the power of poetry to transform them.

Friday, August 21
7:00–9:00 pm
The Artists' House
2 Townley Street, Nottawa
Please park on the east side of the street.
💛 Admission by donation.