2026 Celebration
50th Anniversary
Special Guest Poet, Arthur Sze, U.S. poet Laureate
Roanoke Taubman Museum of Art
September 4, 2026
5-7 pm
The Artemis mission has remained unchanged since its inception. Born out of writing workshops held for victims of domestic violence in Southwest Virginia, Artemis Journal has advocated for social justice since 1977. Artemis Journal is published yearly, supporting fair trade policies, artists, and women-based businesses. Ten percent of earnings are donated to a women’s shelter for victims of domestic violence and their families in Southwest Virginia.
Evening Schedule:
5-6 pm: Enjoy the open galleries and cash bar
6-7 pm: Artemis Journal poetry reading and discussion with Arthur Sze
7-7:30 pm: Book signing with Arthur Sze
Until 9 pm: Open galleries and cash bar continue
Tickets:
Adult Members: $20
Youth/Student (Middle and High School) Members: Free
Adult General Public: $25
Youth/Student (Middle and High School) General Public: $5
Luminary Ticket – includes reserved seating, drink ticket, and signed Artemis Journal: $80
Advance registration is required for the Journal Launch.
For more information about the Launch at the Taubman Museum;
Roanoke Taubman Museum of Art