April Poetluck featuring John Rankine

April Poetluck featuring John Rankine

John Rankine returns to the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow is honored to present our April Poetluck, featuring award-winning artist, writer, and photographer John Rankine.

John Rankine is a multi-media artist and longtime Eureka Springs resident who has spent nearly three decades contributing to the creative life of this community. A recipient of the Arkansas Individual Artist Fellowship for his photography installation “A Community At Peace” and an Artist 360 grant for his photographic series “Men With Earrings,” Rankine’s work spans photography, writing, and visual art. His writing and photography have appeared in eMerge Magazine, and he is a familiar voice at Homegrown Tales, the bi-monthly storytelling event hosted at Brews — the coffee and craft beer establishment he co-owns, where he has curated rotating art exhibitions for the past decade. Earlier in his career, Rankine was a co-founder, photojournalist, and columnist for the Lovely County Citizen.

Poetluck is a beloved community gathering that brings writers, readers, and literary enthusiasts together in a warm and welcoming environment. The evening begins with a potluck meal at 6:00 PM, followed by open mic readings at 6:30 PM. Guests are invited to bring a dish to share if they wish, though it is not required.

Writers of all genres and experience levels are encouraged to participate in the open mic and share poetry, prose, or works-in-progress. Readers are kindly asked to prepare a piece no longer than 3–5 minutes in length.

Poetluck offers a supportive space to connect, listen, and celebrate the written word in community.

This event is free and open to the public.

Interested in staying overnight at the Colony? Contact coordinator@writerscolony.org to inquire about suite availability.