celebrating the life and work

Raw, fearless and a whirlwind of kinetic energy and emotion! Gibson's words are just as captivating when performed live as they are in printed format. And even more so now, since the prize-winning poet's passing in 2025. Gibson held nothing back when tackling issues including war, class, bullying, white privilege and sexuality and the nature of being American. 

Gibson's work proves that, even in our increasingly digital lives, words still hold immense power. They can cleave nations in two and sow the seeds of meltdown, both in person and online. But a new generation of poets seek to reclaim the written and spoken word. They're working to uphold its emotional power by masterfully commenting on topical issues with nuance and artfulness. And Colorado's Andrea Gibson was one of the best. A wordsmith and activist whose works explore gender, love, social reform and the struggles that the LGBTQ community face. Join in on this poetry reading to celebrate the life and work of this accomplished poet.