Kentucky Poet Laureate to Headline Janice Mason Art Museum's ARTalk Series

Kathleen Driskell will discuss 'Making a Writing Life' at the Cadiz museum on April 16.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:20pm

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The Janice Mason Art Museum in Cadiz, Kentucky, will welcome Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell for a special ARTalk presentation on Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Driskell, an award-winning poet, essayist, and teacher, will discuss her work as a writer, read selections from her poetry, and share thoughts on how people can build a meaningful writing practice.

Why it matters

The ARTalk series at the Janice Mason Art Museum brings artists, authors, and creative professionals to Cadiz for public presentations, providing the local community with access to renowned figures in the arts and literature. Driskell's visit as the current Kentucky Poet Laureate is a significant event for the museum and the region.

The details

Driskell is the author of six poetry collections, including 'Goat-Footed Gods,' and her work has appeared in national publications such as The New Yorker, The Southern Review, and Shenandoah. She also serves as a professor of creative writing and chair of the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University in Louisville.

  • The ARTalk presentation will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6 p.m.
  • The Janice Mason Art Museum opened in 1998 and recently celebrated more than two decades in operation.

The players

Kathleen Driskell

Kentucky Poet Laureate for 2025-26, an award-winning poet, essayist, and teacher.

Janice Mason Art Museum

An art museum in Cadiz, Kentucky, that has been open since 1998 and hosts the ongoing ARTalk series.

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What they’re saying

“'Making a Writing Life' will feature Driskell discussing her work as a writer, reading selections from her poetry, and sharing thoughts on how people can build a meaningful writing practice of their own.”

— Museum officials

What’s next

The ARTalk presentation is open to the public, and the Janice Mason Art Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 until 4 p.m.

The takeaway

The Janice Mason Art Museum's ARTalk series continues to bring renowned artists and authors to the Cadiz community, providing residents with unique opportunities to engage with creative professionals and expand their own artistic and literary pursuits.