VERSES

Mark your calendars now! This fall, the Tulsa City-County Library invites you to attend VERSES – a celebration of poetry, art, community and literacy in all its forms! On Saturday, September 30th, Central Library will transform into an enchanting night market featuring local small-press and independently published authors, artists and a variety of local vendors. Live poetry readings and spoken word performances will take place throughout the evening, and guests will enjoy food and beverages from a variety of Tulsa eateries.   

VERSES is an exciting new community event benefiting the Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service. VERSES is a ticketed event with accessible ticket pricing and a variety of opportunities to support literacy in our community. We hope you’ll plan to join us as we spotlight our adult literacy program, raise awareness on crucial literacy issues, and support our thriving local creative communities!

Tickets are $25 for General Admission (plus ticket fee) or $50 for Literacy Supporter Admission. They both get you in to the event – you can choose the ticket price that best works for you. Literacy Supporter ticket holders will receive some special literacy swag with their ticket purchase. General Admission tickets will be $30 at the door.

Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/verses-benefiting-the-ruth-g-hardman-adult-literacy-service-tickets-680492911617.

Visit www.tulsalibrary.org/verses for more information on the event and to learn more about the Ruth G. Hardman Literacy Service!

VERSES sponsorship opportunities (DEADLINE 8/25):

Sponsorship I: HAIKU – $150

A HAIKU sponsorship includes 1 VERSES ticket ($25 value), your name on the VERSES website and 1 inaugural VERSES art print.

Sponsorship II: LIMERICK – $250

A LIMERICK sponsorship includes 2 VERSES tickets ($50 value), your name on the VERSES website and 2 inaugural VERSES art prints.

Sponsorship III: FREE VERSE – $500

A FREE VERSE sponsorship includes 2 VERSES tickets ($50 value), your name on the VERSES website, your name on event program and signage, and 2 inaugural VERSES art prints.

Sponsorship IV: SONNET – $1,000

A SONNET sponsorship includes 4 VERSES tickets ($100 value), your name on the VERSES website, your name on event program and signage, 2 inaugural VERSES art prints, and special early access (5:30 p.m.) to the market.

Sponsorship V: BALLAD – $2,500

A BALLAD sponsorship includes 6 VERSES tickets ($150 value), your name on the VERSES website, your name on event program and signage, 2 inaugural VERSES art prints, and special early access (5:30 p.m.) to the market.

Sponsorship VI: ODE – $5,000

An ODE sponsorship includes 8 VERSES tickets ($200 value), your name on the VERSES website, your name on event program and signage, 2 inaugural VERSES art prints, and special early access (5:30 p.m.) to the market.