Participating in Woodland Pattern's Annual Poetry Marathon is one way you can invigorate the arts community in Milwaukee while also diversifying your experience of poetry and literature. Come join the hundreds of artists and other fine minds who attend this event every year to share their work, discover new writing, meet up with friends, enjoy snacks, and support Woodland Pattern.

Sign up as a reader and present five minutes of work. It's okay if it's not poetry! It's okay if it's not your work! Share anything that you want people to hear!

Woodland Pattern 2012 Marathon 9pm Hour: L-R, Paul Druecke, Carl Bogner, Marisa Wall, Joe Riepenhoff, Mike Hauser, Karl Gartung, Robert J. Baumann, Marie Larson

As a reader, you support Woodland Pattern programming in literature and the arts by raising at least $35 in pledges. The top three fundraising readers will receive prizes.

Individual pledges can be for any amount: ask family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to support you and Woodland Pattern with a pledge. If you would like to pledge a rogue poet, simply contact us.

To reserve your spot in the Marathon lineup or for more information, call 414.263.5001 or stop by the store. Spots will go fast!

You or your company can underwrite an hour of the Marathon for as little as $350. Contact Rob at 414.263.5001 or robertb@woodlandpattern.org.

Readers: please print and fill out the Sponsor Pledge Form.