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Qu’Art

26 Mar 2026 • 08:30 PM–10:00 PM Eastern

CLUB SAW

Hosted by Glenn Nuotio

Qu’ART presents quick cruising:
poetry spots offered for 3 local poets, who will each read works for up to 3 minutes

Interested Ottawa-based 2SLGBTQIA+ writers can apply for consideration by sending a sample of their work and a bio before March 1st to queerart2019@gmail.com . Priority will be given to BIPOC writers and to those new to VERSeFest

Poets selected will be contacted and announced by March 16th

The Poets

Emma McKenna
English

Multidisciplinary writer, Emma McKenna holds a passion for women’s histories and narratives.

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Gold Star

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Misha Solomon
English

Misha Solomon’s work is a relentlessly inventive and endearing experience of queer connection.

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My Great-Grandfather Danced Ballet

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