Join us on Wednesday, May 14th at the Civitella Castle for Maggie Burton and Driaan Claassen Presentations. We will welcome you with light refreshments at 6:00 PM.
Maggie Burton
2025 Canadian Griffin Poetry Prize Affiliated Fellow
Writing, Canada
Newfoundland poet Maggie Burton is a multi-genre writer, professional violinist, and municipal politician. Burton holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Memorial University and has spent much of her career playing with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. Chores was awarded the 2024 Griffin Canadian First Book Prize, received a silver medal in poetry from the Independent Publisher Book Awards, and was shortlisted for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award. She lives in St. John’s with her four children.
Driaan Claassen
2025 Tyburn Foundation Affiliated Fellow
Visual Arts, South Africa
Driaan Claassen is a distinguished South African sculptor whose work delves deeply into the exploration of the human psyche through intricate, thought-provoking sculptures. Born in Johannesburg in 1991, Drian began his journey into art with an early interest in 3D animation, which was soon followed by an apprenticeship with Otto du Plessis, a renowned artist and founder of Bronze Age Foundry. This foundational experience helped him develop a unique approach, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create works that are both intellectually engaging and visually compelling.
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
6:00 PM Welcome cocktail
6:15 PM Presentations
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