The 28th Annual Festival
March 30-April 1, 2022
A three-day celebration of some of the finest contemporary poets, with readings, a panel discussion, and the Virginia Beall Ball Lecture on Contemporary Poetry.
Featuring
Todd Hearon, Vievee Francis, Ilya Kaminsky, Chad Bennett, and a Poetry Panel
How to Participate
All events are free and open to the public. For Baylor students, the evening events qualify for Creative Arts Experience credit.
Schedule
Wednesday, March 30
3:30 p.m. Student Literary Award Ceremony
7:00 p.m. Poetry Reading by Todd Hearon
Thursday, March 31
3:30 p.m. Virginia Beall Ball Lecture in Contemporary Poetry by Chad Bennett
7:00 p.m. Poetry Reading by Vievee Francis
Friday, April 1
2:30 p.m. Panel Discussion with all participants
7:00 p.m. Poetry Reading by Ilya Kaminsky
Fall 2022 Visiting Poet
Lisa Russ Spaar will return for her third and final year as visiting poet during the fall 2022 semester.
About the Event
Baylor University's 28th annual Beall Poetry Festival is supported by the John A. and DeLouise McClelland Beall Endowed Fund, established in 1994 by Mrs. Virginia B. Ball of Muncie, Ind., to honor her parents and to encourage the writing and appreciation of poetry.
Contact Us
Baylor University Department of English
One Bear Place #97404
Waco, TX 76798-7404
Phone: (254) 710-1768
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