by Vahri | Jun 27, 2022 | forum, Snailbox | The Slow Project, writers
In this creative response, Writer-in-Residence Simone Penkethman unfolds the envelope for us. Sprigs of foliage tumble Simone writes: I used to love writing and receiving letters. SnailBox took me back to my childhood and early adulthood before email and then social...
by Kiri | Apr 25, 2022 | artists, forum, Snailbox | The Slow Project
Simone is a writer, musician, theatre-maker, and community cultural development specialist. She has published short fiction and poetry. From the mid-90s to late naughties Simone played regular live gigs as a solo singer/guitarist and fronted bands including Simone and...
by Kiri | Apr 18, 2022 | artists, forum, Snailbox | The Slow Project
Singer-songwriter Sophie Edwards has been a staple in the Canberra music space for multiple years now, and most recently has been pursuing a steady stream of new music. After releasing a couple of singles at the start of career, Sophie made an exciting return in 2020...
by Kiri | Apr 18, 2022 | artists, forum, Snailbox | The Slow Project
Francis (Frank) McKone MA, DipEd, Ass Dip Theatre Practice, FACE, FRSA Retired since 1996 from teaching Drama / Theatre Arts and People, Beliefs and Society at Hawker College, Canberra, Australia. Theatre reviewer for The Canberra Times 1996-2009. Currently freelance...
by Kiri | Apr 18, 2022 | artists, forum, Snailbox | The Slow Project
Melinda Smith is a poet, editor, teacher and lawyer. She is the author of seven poetry collections, including the 2014 Prime Minister’s Literary Award-winner Drag down to unlock or place an emergency call, and most recently Man-handled (2020). She enjoys collaborating...
by Kiri | Apr 18, 2022 | artists, forum, Snailbox | The Slow Project
Emma Laverty is a proud Boorooberongal Clanswoman of the Darug Tribe, living and working on Ngunnawal Country. Emma is a lifelong dancer and has been teaching dance 19 years. Emma enjoys mentoring our youth and watching the next generation of cultural leaders grow....