By using English, we want to make it easier for everybody to communicate and join in.  * Nederlands in het uitklap menu.

Kitty Purr meetups

Kitty Purr is a monthly meetup that is all about mixing poetry with visual art while making new friends in a relaxed and friendly safespace. It’s a chance to learn, explore, and have fun while trying out new things.

Did you just disover Kitty Purr? Feeling a bit hessistant still? That's ok. Enjoy the recaps below to get a sense of the vibe. 

You can join the meetups anytime!
Just walk in, no ticket needed.

Learn more about the next meetups

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* Nederlands

Kitty Purr is een maandelijkse bijeenkomst die draait om het combineren van poëzie met visuele kunst, terwijl je in een ontspannen en safe space nieuwe vrienden maakt. Het is een kans om te leren, te ontdekken en plezier te hebben terwijl je nieuwe dingen uitprobeert.

Geïnspireerd door het vintage 'Poesie album' begon dit visuele poëzieproject met de zoektocht om poëziealbums een nieuwe betekenis te geven. Nu is het aan jou om te bepalen wat het zou moeten zijn!

Pay what you can: Tijdens deze meetups bepaal je zelf hoe veel je betaalt of dat je een contributie wil bijdragen op een andere manier.

Kitty Purr meetup recaps

There have been four Kitty Purr meetups so far. What sets them apart is their small and welcoming nature, which creates a safe space for introverts and extroverts alike to come together in a cozy atmosphere and learn more about visual poetry.

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Meetup #2 - Visual poetry & 'collections' with Roos Keetels

The evening began with a small introduction and a couple of writing exercises to overcome the initial obstacle one may face when starting out. Roos Keetels introduced the group to visual poetry and poetry in performance. Inviting the participants to think about the secret collections that they gather and carry with them daily.
The participants opened up their pockets and bags to uncover the things they have unconsciously collected. Reflecting in conversation on why they kept them and what drew them to these items.

With the items laid out before them, the participants were challenged to create a visual based on sense. A taste, a smell; crafting a piece of visual poetry to reside in their 'purry pockets'.

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Meetup #1 Bookbinding

The first meetup of Kitty Purr took place on a cozy afternoon at the printmaking workshop Grafische Werkplaats RAAF.

Particpants were able to create their very own "Purry pocket," the first step into the book designed to hold poetry in it's many forms that is yet to be explored in the next meetups.

Below a photo impression by Lucy Schreurs

Artists of Kitty Purr

• Lucy Schreurs
  
• Ike van Vugt
  
• Jimmy Rockx
• Roos Keetels

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Lucy Schreurs
Host & photographer

Lucy Schreurs (Sittard, 1999) is a lens based artist, photographer and curator of events, projects and exhibitions. With their projects/curatorship and documentary photography they aim to create more safe spaces and visibility for everyone.

Ike van Vugt
Visual artist & creator

Ike van Vugt, also known as Kiwi.Prik on social media, is a visual artist and creator located in Tilburg.

Her main focus is illustration and tattooing based on her illustrations. She approaches her work with a playful and childlike expression, utilizing freehand linework and vibrant colors to spark joy.

Visitors information/Bezoekers informatie

Join us at the next meetup on wednesday 13th of november

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Pay what you can
Come join us at Kitty Purr on a 'pay what you can' basis.

Location: Grafische werkplaats RAAF, belcrumweg 19, Breda
Doors open at 19:00, with the program starting at 19:30.

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