THE EXHIBITION
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‘For the Suggestion Box’, ‘Undressing’ & ‘In a Whirlwind’
Peggy Heitmann received honorable mention in the 2025 Ron Rash Awards. She is an award-winning poet who received a 2024 pushcart nomination from Gyroscope Review. She has published poems in Wild Word Poetry, Atlanta Review and Pine Song. She considers herself both word and visual artist. Peggy lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and two cats.
‘Command Me’
Ryan Bolding is a queer poet based in Seattle. His work explores intimacy, autonomy, and the contradictions of modern life. Recent poems appear or are forthcoming in Cathexis Northwest Press, Neon Origami, Fjords Review, and Wingless Dreamer.
‘Skin Deep’
Annie Zhu is a student at Westwood High School in Austin, Texas. Her writing explores nuanced emotional experiences and personal narratives through introspective prose. Annie's work has been recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, district-level competitions, and has appeared in literary journals including E&GJ. In her free time, Annie loves to bake desserts, attempt overly ambitious DIY projects, and collect oddly-shaped shells.