On a midsummer evening, Saint Joseph’s Arts Society welcomed another luminous edition of Poolside Poets, presented by Decentered Arts alongside curators Char Lacsina, Rhea Joseph, and Liz Cahill. Inside the breathtaking historic venue founded by Ken Fulk, poetry, music, dance, and fashion came together for a celebration of artistic expression and community.

Guests arrived transformed for the evening’s "Birds Take Flight" dress code, filling the space with feathers, wings, sculptural headpieces, shimmering mirror work, vibrant colors, flowing capes, and imaginative silhouettes inspired by birds and midsummer magic.

The evening featured a captivating musical performance by Girl Swallows Nightingale ( <https://www.girlswallowsnightingale.com/> ), whose ethereal sound set the tone for the gathering.

Poets Genny Lim, San Francisco’s Poet Laureate, Ingrid Keir, Vida, Jonathan Siegel, Angel, Jennifer Barone, Nikki Love, Reno, and Charlie Getter each took the stage, sharing work that moved between reflection, joy, vulnerability, and celebration.

Movement artists Francis Eric Aquino and Mindy Ng brought the poetry into motion through expressive dance performances that added another layer of storytelling to the evening.

As the night unfolded beneath the soaring halls of Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, artists and guests alike gathered in conversation, performance, and celebration, creating another memorable chapter in the ongoing story of Poolside Poets.



Poolside Poets at Saint Joseph's Art Society

Poolside Poets returned with bird-inspired fashion, featuring Girl Swallows Nightingale, Bay Area poets, dancers, and a vibrant community celebration.

Francis Eric Aquino

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