Featured Poet Pat Mattola and second guest poet.

Pat Mottola is a distinguished creative writing instructor at Southern Connecticut State University and the proud president of the Connecticut Poetry Society. With a career dedicated to inspiring and connecting individuals through writing, Pat holds an MFA in Creative Writing and an MS in Art Education from Southern. Her exceptional teaching has been recognized with the CSCU Board of Regents Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award (2019) and the J. Philip Smith Part-time Faculty Teaching Award (2021).

An accomplished poet and Pushcart Prize nominee, Pat's work has appeared in esteemed literary journals such as War, Literature & the Arts and Connecticut Review. She is the author of two poetry collections, Under the Red Dress and After Hours, with her third book, A Town Like That, forthcoming from Grayson Books. Beyond her own writing, Pat has served as editor of the Connecticut River Review and actively mentors Afghan women writers, collaborating on global poetry projects. Her dedication to the transformative power of poetry is evident in all her endeavors.

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VSG’s Second Sunday Poetry and Music takes place every 2nd Sunday at the Gallery. Renowned poets and local talents alike will find a platform for their poetry, prose, spoken word, and acoustic performances creating a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and expression. By hosting these events, VSG aims to foster a sense of community and promote the art of poetry in Southbury and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, a storyteller, or simply a lover of the spoken word, mark your calendar for our open mic afternoons.

Free and open to the public (Suggested Donation)