The Distinguished Poets Series

The Poetry Center at PCCC offers readings and workshops as part of the Distinguished Poets Series, and also hosts readings with poets who have been finalists and winners of contests and awards sponsored by the Center, including The Paterson Poetry Prize and The Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards. There is also an annual reading to celebrate the latest issue of the Paterson Literary Review.

The 2018-2019 series ended with the May readings and workshops with ​Martín Espada and Quincy Troupe.

The 2019-2020 series will begin again in the fall. Information will be available for readings and workshops at www.PoetryCenterPCCC.com

Maria with ​Martín Espada

Quincy Troupe, Maria Gillan, ​Martín Espada at the May 2019 reading

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Maria Mazziotti Gillan's most recent books are the poetry and photography collection, Paterson Light and Shadow  and the poetry collection, What Blooms in Winter . Her collection of poems paired with some of her paintings is The Girls in the Chartreuse Jackets. Her new artist website is at MariaMazziottiGillan.com. Maria's poetry website is MariaGillan.com.

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