Erie Workshops Highlight Haiku Poems and Local Art

Nonprofit leader Mabeline Howard leads virtual tours of Erie art spaces through haiku storytelling.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Haiku poetry workshops in Erie, Pennsylvania are bringing together strangers to write poems and discover the city's public art spaces. Mabeline "Mabel" Howard, a local nonprofit leader and business owner, is leading the virtual tours where participants create haiku poems that capture the essence of Erie's vibrant arts scene.

Why it matters

The haiku workshops provide a unique way for Erie residents and visitors to engage with the city's thriving arts community. By using the concise, evocative haiku form, participants are able to reflect on and share their experiences of Erie's public art in an accessible and community-building way.

The details

The haiku workshops take place at Cafe 7-10 in downtown Erie. During the sessions, attendees write haiku poems inspired by virtual tours of local art spaces led by Mabeline Howard. The poems are then shared with the group, allowing strangers to connect over their shared creative experiences and appreciation for Erie's vibrant arts scene.

  • The haiku workshops are held regularly at Cafe 7-10 in Erie.

The players

Mabeline "Mabel" Howard

A nonprofit leader and business owner in Erie who is leading the virtual tours and haiku workshops that highlight the city's public art spaces.

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What they’re saying

“Strangers meet downtown. They write poems together,then become new friends.”

— Mabeline "Mabel" Howard, Nonprofit leader and workshop facilitator (Go Erie)

The takeaway

The haiku workshops in Erie provide a unique and accessible way for the community to engage with and celebrate the city's vibrant arts scene. By using the concise haiku form, participants are able to reflect on and share their experiences of Erie's public art, fostering new connections and appreciation for the local creative landscape.