This Place Called Poetry

What happens when poetry comes into your life? Can poems make a difference? Meet 11 San Francisco youth who’ve embarked on a lifelong journey with words. This exhibition of art and film tells the stories of young people finding and claiming their place.

When: November 7, 2008 to January 24, 2009

Opening Night Reception: Thursday, November 13, 2008, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Closing Night Reception: Friday, January 23, 2009, 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Where: San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery
401 Van Ness Ave (at McAllister), San Francisco, CA 94102
415-554-6080

Gallery Hours: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12 to 5 pm

Cost: Free

For more information about this exhibition, the featured poets, and to view film previews, and download a lesson plan, click here.