APPEARANCES
An engaging public speaker, Vibo has experience in a variety of public venues. Please contact the artist with inquiries and to collaborate.
BOOK FESTIVALS
Book Festivals & Fairs are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the launch of books. Vibo has participated and supported many worldwide book celebrations.
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2024 | Artists of Trickhouse Press Annual, organized by Dan Power, EIC, supported by Scottish Poetry Library, Scottish Poetry Library's Annual Christmas Poetry Pamphlet Fair, UK
2024 | Contributors to Maintenant 18: a Journal of Contemporary Dada Writing and Art, organized by Kat Georges and Peter Carlaftes, editors, Three Rooms Press, Booth 619, Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn, NY
2024 | Contributors to Poem Atlas, organized by Astra Papachristodoulou editor, hosted by BABE: Bristol Artists Book Event, Bower Ashton Campus, Bristol, UK
2024 | Contributors to Poem Atlas, organized by Astra Papachristodoulou editor, hosted by Malmö Artist’s Book Biennial 24–25 (26) May 2024, Victoria Theater, Malmö, Sweden
2024 | Contributors to Things We Carry Still: Poems and Micro-Stories about Military Gear, organized by Randy Brown editor, Middle West Press, supported by Johnston Public Library, Small Press Literary Magazine Book Fair, Iowa City, IA
2024 | Contributors to Things We Carry Still: Poems and Micro-Stories about Military Gear, organized by Randy Brown editor, Middle West Press, Read Local Author Fair, Johnston, IA
2023 | Contributors to The Book of Penteract, organized by Anthony Etherin and Clara Etherin, editors, Penteract Press, Small Publishers Press, London, UK
2023 | Contributors to Maintenant 17: A Journal of Contemporary Dada Writing and Art, organized by Kat Georges and Peter Carlaftes, editors, Three Rooms Press, Booth 619, Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn, NY
2023 | Writer of Ashes to Ashes, organizer Sal Nunkachov, editor, Paper View Books, Raia Small Press Book Fair, Santa Clara Market, Lisbon, POR
2022 | Writer of Ashes of Ashes, organizer Sal Nunkachov, editor, Paper View Book's booth, 46th Book Fair, Averio Book Fair, Zine City, Atlas Aveiro, Portugal
2022 | Artists of Trickhouse Press Annual, organized by Dan Power, EIC, supported by Stanza, Scotland's International Poetry Festival, UK
2015-2023 | Contributors to O-Dark-Thirty anthologies, organized by Jerri Bell, editor, Veterans Writing Project, hosted by Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP), host cities, USA
2024 | Contributors to Maintenant 18: a Journal of Contemporary Dada Writing and Art, organized by Kat Georges and Peter Carlaftes, editors, Three Rooms Press, Booth 619, Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn, NY
2024 | Contributors to Poem Atlas, organized by Astra Papachristodoulou editor, hosted by BABE: Bristol Artists Book Event, Bower Ashton Campus, Bristol, UK
2024 | Contributors to Poem Atlas, organized by Astra Papachristodoulou editor, hosted by Malmö Artist’s Book Biennial 24–25 (26) May 2024, Victoria Theater, Malmö, Sweden
2024 | Contributors to Things We Carry Still: Poems and Micro-Stories about Military Gear, organized by Randy Brown editor, Middle West Press, supported by Johnston Public Library, Small Press Literary Magazine Book Fair, Iowa City, IA
2024 | Contributors to Things We Carry Still: Poems and Micro-Stories about Military Gear, organized by Randy Brown editor, Middle West Press, Read Local Author Fair, Johnston, IA
2023 | Contributors to The Book of Penteract, organized by Anthony Etherin and Clara Etherin, editors, Penteract Press, Small Publishers Press, London, UK
2023 | Contributors to Maintenant 17: A Journal of Contemporary Dada Writing and Art, organized by Kat Georges and Peter Carlaftes, editors, Three Rooms Press, Booth 619, Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn, NY
2023 | Writer of Ashes to Ashes, organizer Sal Nunkachov, editor, Paper View Books, Raia Small Press Book Fair, Santa Clara Market, Lisbon, POR
2022 | Writer of Ashes of Ashes, organizer Sal Nunkachov, editor, Paper View Book's booth, 46th Book Fair, Averio Book Fair, Zine City, Atlas Aveiro, Portugal
2022 | Artists of Trickhouse Press Annual, organized by Dan Power, EIC, supported by Stanza, Scotland's International Poetry Festival, UK
2015-2023 | Contributors to O-Dark-Thirty anthologies, organized by Jerri Bell, editor, Veterans Writing Project, hosted by Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP), host cities, USA
EXHIBITIONS
Vibo's visual poetry pieces have shown in national art shows, libraries, airports, galleries, and museums. Her art exhibition opportunities are highlighted here.
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2025 | Artists' Protest: In Words & Images (vispo poet), exhibition first week of inauguration 2025, curated by the Dunoon Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Dunoon, UK
2023 | Veteran's Vernacular-Dulles International Airport (visual poet), exhibition from 2023 through 2027, curated by AnnMarie Halterman, Uniting US, Dulles, VA
2023 | Connecting Communities (sticker poet), curated by Gallery Underground, sponsored by Arlington Artists Alliance at Art Underground in Crystal City, VA
2023 | 95th Annual Juried Exhibition (ash vispo poet), jurored by Hiroki Morinoue, hosted by Honolulu Printmakers and the Downtown Art Center, Honolulu, HI
2023 | Ashes to Ashes visual poetry gallery contributor, curated by Ryan Hinely, hosted by DC Vet Center, Washington, DC
2023 | Peace of War: Intertwined Through Art Allied Arts Exhibition (artist), North Star Exhibition Hall at the British Embassy in Washington, DC
2023 | Veteran Health Equity Art Gallery (online contributor), curated by Lauren Korshak, hosted on Office of Health Equity, Veterans Affairs.gov
2022 | Virtual Portrait Gallery Fundraiser (calligram exhibitor), hosted and curated by Ms. Veteran America: Terace Garnier, Washington, DC
2022 | L’AIR Arts Exhibition (artist), curated by Ella Bartlett, hosted by Atelier 11, Cité Falguière, Paris, FR
2022 | Veteran's Vernacular-Dulles International Airport (visual poet), curated by AnnMarie Halterman, Uniting US, Dulles, VA
2022 | Art ReHab (visual poet), curated by AnnMarie Halterman, The Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Washington, DC
2022 | The Galleries at Takoma Park Art Exhibition (calligram artist), curated by Brendan Smith, hosted by The Takoma Park Community Center, Takoma, MD
2021 | Honfleur Opening Reception Group Show (artist), curated by Ann Marie Halterman, Hosted by Honfleur Gallery, Historic Anacostia, DC
2021 | Summer with the Arts (Uniting US artist), curated by the Women in Military Service for America, Washington, DC
2020 | Escapisms Online Gallery (object poet), curated by Astra Papachristodulu, archived online at Poem Atlas, London, UK
2023 | Veteran's Vernacular-Dulles International Airport (visual poet), exhibition from 2023 through 2027, curated by AnnMarie Halterman, Uniting US, Dulles, VA
2023 | Connecting Communities (sticker poet), curated by Gallery Underground, sponsored by Arlington Artists Alliance at Art Underground in Crystal City, VA
2023 | 95th Annual Juried Exhibition (ash vispo poet), jurored by Hiroki Morinoue, hosted by Honolulu Printmakers and the Downtown Art Center, Honolulu, HI
2023 | Ashes to Ashes visual poetry gallery contributor, curated by Ryan Hinely, hosted by DC Vet Center, Washington, DC
2023 | Peace of War: Intertwined Through Art Allied Arts Exhibition (artist), North Star Exhibition Hall at the British Embassy in Washington, DC
2023 | Veteran Health Equity Art Gallery (online contributor), curated by Lauren Korshak, hosted on Office of Health Equity, Veterans Affairs.gov
2022 | Virtual Portrait Gallery Fundraiser (calligram exhibitor), hosted and curated by Ms. Veteran America: Terace Garnier, Washington, DC
2022 | L’AIR Arts Exhibition (artist), curated by Ella Bartlett, hosted by Atelier 11, Cité Falguière, Paris, FR
2022 | Veteran's Vernacular-Dulles International Airport (visual poet), curated by AnnMarie Halterman, Uniting US, Dulles, VA
2022 | Art ReHab (visual poet), curated by AnnMarie Halterman, The Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Washington, DC
2022 | The Galleries at Takoma Park Art Exhibition (calligram artist), curated by Brendan Smith, hosted by The Takoma Park Community Center, Takoma, MD
2021 | Honfleur Opening Reception Group Show (artist), curated by Ann Marie Halterman, Hosted by Honfleur Gallery, Historic Anacostia, DC
2021 | Summer with the Arts (Uniting US artist), curated by the Women in Military Service for America, Washington, DC
2020 | Escapisms Online Gallery (object poet), curated by Astra Papachristodulu, archived online at Poem Atlas, London, UK
OPEN MICS & LAUNCHES
Open Mics, Poetry Readings, or Performances are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the launch of books. Vibo has participated and supported many worldwide book celebrations.
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2024 | !DADA! 2024 Worldwide Launch, organized by Kat Georges and Peter Carlaftes, hosted by New York Public Library (NYPL) Jefferson Market, New York City, NY.
2023 | !DADA! 2023 Worldwide Launch, organized by Kat Georges and Peter Carlaftes, hosted by New York Public Library (NYPL) Jefferson Market, New York City, NY.
2021 | Eden (poetry reader), hosted by Sam Strathman, EIC of Floodlight Editions for the launch of Eden by Robert Frede Kenter (online).
2021 | Selected Dreams (poetry reader), presented by James Knight for the launch of a book of poetry by Dan Powers (online).
2021 | Poetry Performer for Words Springing and Performance, hosted by Michelle Scally Clarke, produced by the Clear Out Your Closet Collective, UK.
2023 | !DADA! 2023 Worldwide Launch, organized by Kat Georges and Peter Carlaftes, hosted by New York Public Library (NYPL) Jefferson Market, New York City, NY.
2021 | Eden (poetry reader), hosted by Sam Strathman, EIC of Floodlight Editions for the launch of Eden by Robert Frede Kenter (online).
2021 | Selected Dreams (poetry reader), presented by James Knight for the launch of a book of poetry by Dan Powers (online).
2021 | Poetry Performer for Words Springing and Performance, hosted by Michelle Scally Clarke, produced by the Clear Out Your Closet Collective, UK.
FACILITATION
Vibo is skilled at providing educational programs, speeches, protests, and lectures at museums, galleries, and national historic sites. In addition, her experience includes military history tours for the National Park Service at a national battlefield with four visitor units located on 18 battlegrounds spanning 10,000 acres. In all instances, Vibo blends historical storytelling with art in an effort to appeal to multicultural audiences.
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2024 | Day of Action, participated by Authors Against Book Bans, freedom to read event organized by the American Library Association, hosted by the Hawaii State Library, Honolulu, HI
2024 | Creative Writing Course Speaker/Presenter, organized by Advanced English Creative Writing Professor: Malik Ameer Crumpler, hosted by SciencePo, Paris France
2024 | Creative Writing Speaker/Presenter, organized by Creative Writing Adjunct Professor: Malik Ameer Crumpler, hosted by Paris College of Art, Paris, France
2018 – 2019 | United States Park Ranger at Petersburg National Battlefield: Eastern Front, Five Forks, Poplar Grove National Cemetery, and City Point's Appomattox Manor in Hopewell, Virginia.
2018 | Junior Park Ranger History Program facilitator, hosted by The Virginia State Fair, VA.
2018 | Junior Park Ranger Scavenger Hunt facilitator, hosted by the Chesapeake Conservancy.
2018 | Lego Ranger Scavenger Hunt facilitator, hosted by City of Petersburg, VA.
2018 | Bike the Battlefield Park Ranger, hosted by Petersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, VA.
2018 | Homefront to Battlefield: What We Consume at War Historian, hosted by National Park Service, Park Tour Road, Petersburg, VA.
2014 – 2017 | Docent for Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum: "Meet Doraemon Exhibition" premiered in the United States. KAWAII art of Fuiko Fujio (the pen name of the duo Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko) using DORAEMON anime, Manga history, folklore, play, art, and fun.
2024 | Creative Writing Course Speaker/Presenter, organized by Advanced English Creative Writing Professor: Malik Ameer Crumpler, hosted by SciencePo, Paris France
2024 | Creative Writing Speaker/Presenter, organized by Creative Writing Adjunct Professor: Malik Ameer Crumpler, hosted by Paris College of Art, Paris, France
2018 – 2019 | United States Park Ranger at Petersburg National Battlefield: Eastern Front, Five Forks, Poplar Grove National Cemetery, and City Point's Appomattox Manor in Hopewell, Virginia.
2018 | Junior Park Ranger History Program facilitator, hosted by The Virginia State Fair, VA.
2018 | Junior Park Ranger Scavenger Hunt facilitator, hosted by the Chesapeake Conservancy.
2018 | Lego Ranger Scavenger Hunt facilitator, hosted by City of Petersburg, VA.
2018 | Bike the Battlefield Park Ranger, hosted by Petersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, VA.
2018 | Homefront to Battlefield: What We Consume at War Historian, hosted by National Park Service, Park Tour Road, Petersburg, VA.
2014 – 2017 | Docent for Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum: "Meet Doraemon Exhibition" premiered in the United States. KAWAII art of Fuiko Fujio (the pen name of the duo Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko) using DORAEMON anime, Manga history, folklore, play, art, and fun.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Vibo is an engaging speaker and enjoys interacting with the public in social spaces, museums, historical sites, educational institutions and at special events.
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2022 | 'From Conflict to Harmony Through Creativity: Presenting PTSD Through the Arts and Facing Military Sexual Trauma', curated by AnnMarie Halterman of Uniting US, hosted by Veterans History Project, Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
2021 | Spectrum of the Arts Program panelist, 18th Annual Healing Arts seminar moderated by AnnMarie Halterman of Uniting US and hosted by Walter Reed Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Bethesda, MD..
2021 | War Poetry Collection, (performer) 'From Conflict to Creativity' Veterans Day Celebration, hosted by Anacostia Arts Center for Veterans Day Commemoration, Anacostia, DC.
2021 | Artist Talk (speaker), 'Summer with the Arts' presented by AnnMarie Halterman, Director for Uniting US and hosted by the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
2021 | Creative Storytelling Class/Workshop Panelist, Museum of Us: Cabinet of Curiosities, curated by Jorge Lucero, hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, promoted by BBC Newsday, BBC World Service.
2020 | Army@theVirtual Fringe, Week 3: Poetry and Spoken Word Night (featured poet), hosted by Tim Marriott of Shell Shock Media, Edinburgh, UK (online).
2019 | Grand Reopening (Hostess), Hosted by the US Army Women's Museum, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA.
2017 | Veterans Day Readings (speaker), Moderated by Ron Capps, Organized by The Veterans Writing Project, Hosted by the Writer’s Center, D.C.
2021 | Spectrum of the Arts Program panelist, 18th Annual Healing Arts seminar moderated by AnnMarie Halterman of Uniting US and hosted by Walter Reed Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Bethesda, MD..
2021 | War Poetry Collection, (performer) 'From Conflict to Creativity' Veterans Day Celebration, hosted by Anacostia Arts Center for Veterans Day Commemoration, Anacostia, DC.
2021 | Artist Talk (speaker), 'Summer with the Arts' presented by AnnMarie Halterman, Director for Uniting US and hosted by the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
2021 | Creative Storytelling Class/Workshop Panelist, Museum of Us: Cabinet of Curiosities, curated by Jorge Lucero, hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, promoted by BBC Newsday, BBC World Service.
2020 | Army@theVirtual Fringe, Week 3: Poetry and Spoken Word Night (featured poet), hosted by Tim Marriott of Shell Shock Media, Edinburgh, UK (online).
2019 | Grand Reopening (Hostess), Hosted by the US Army Women's Museum, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA.
2017 | Veterans Day Readings (speaker), Moderated by Ron Capps, Organized by The Veterans Writing Project, Hosted by the Writer’s Center, D.C.
CONVENTIONS AND SEMINARS
Vibo's participated in seminar author panel with the Center for New American Security and lecturer in a history convention. Here is a list of recent highlights:
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2021 | Attendee and artist, Cute Studies, hosted by Caroline Harris, Royal Holloway University, UK.
2021 | Women Veteran Authors Program (panelist), hosted by the Center for New American Security, Military Veterans and Society Program as part of the Elevating Diverse Voices Initiative, D.C.
2020 | Rural Gothic 2: Women in Folk Horror (presenter), hosted by The Folklore Podcast, curated by Room 207 Press, UK.
2018 | Women Warriors Throughout the Ages: A Women’s History Month Seminar (moderator), hosted by the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center, Prince George, VA.
2021 | Women Veteran Authors Program (panelist), hosted by the Center for New American Security, Military Veterans and Society Program as part of the Elevating Diverse Voices Initiative, D.C.
2020 | Rural Gothic 2: Women in Folk Horror (presenter), hosted by The Folklore Podcast, curated by Room 207 Press, UK.
2018 | Women Warriors Throughout the Ages: A Women’s History Month Seminar (moderator), hosted by the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center, Prince George, VA.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops fuel creativity and build communities. Here are Vibo's recent workshop opportunities:
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2023 | Writer and Performer for Elements Workshops and Ecopoetry Workshops, hosted by Poets for the Planet, London, UK.
2021 | Writer for Veterans’ Poetry Workshop, hosted by the Warrior Writers, OH.
2020 | Writer for Veterans’ Poetry Workshop, hosted by Dr. Niall Munro, Susie Campbell, Dr. Jane Potters, hosted by Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre, Oxford, UK.
2020 | Workshop Poetry and Theatre Panelist, hosted by Tim Marriott of Shell Shock Media for Army@theVirtual Fringe in association with Summerhall, UK.
2020 | 10 Week Writing Workshop writer, facilitated by David Surface of The Veterans Writing Workshop and initiative of Fordham-Westchester University, NY.
2021 | Writer for Veterans’ Poetry Workshop, hosted by the Warrior Writers, OH.
2020 | Writer for Veterans’ Poetry Workshop, hosted by Dr. Niall Munro, Susie Campbell, Dr. Jane Potters, hosted by Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre, Oxford, UK.
2020 | Workshop Poetry and Theatre Panelist, hosted by Tim Marriott of Shell Shock Media for Army@theVirtual Fringe in association with Summerhall, UK.
2020 | 10 Week Writing Workshop writer, facilitated by David Surface of The Veterans Writing Workshop and initiative of Fordham-Westchester University, NY.
CEREMONIES
Ceremonies are a large part of commemorating and memorializing the human story. The following represents some of the ceremonies Vibo's participated in.
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2023 | Lantern Floating Festival, hosted by Shinnyo En, Waikiki, HI.
2022 | Song Kran Ceremony, hosted by Wat Thai in Los Angeles, CA.
2021 | Commemorating 20 Years of War, organized by Army Community Service, Hosted at Fort Lee, VA.
2016 | Centenarian Day, hosted by Ma Yai Family, Denver, CO.
2015 | 11 SEP 2015 Hero Run Walk or Roll with Fisher House at Joint Base Pearl Harbor, HI.
2014 | Arlington West (memorial guest), curated by Veterans for Peace, CA.
2013 | Obon Dancing Festival, hosted by Hongwanji in Mililani, Oahu, HI.
2008 | Yellow Ribbon Ceremony, Fort Eustis, VA.
2008 | Khuan Ban Mai blessing celebrated by monks from Wat Thai Carrollton, VA.
2004 | Arlington West Memorial in Santa Monica, CA.
2004 | Obon Dancing Festival, hosted by Hongwanji in Mililani, Oahu, HI.
2003 – Present, In Memoriam.
2022 | Song Kran Ceremony, hosted by Wat Thai in Los Angeles, CA.
2021 | Commemorating 20 Years of War, organized by Army Community Service, Hosted at Fort Lee, VA.
2016 | Centenarian Day, hosted by Ma Yai Family, Denver, CO.
2015 | 11 SEP 2015 Hero Run Walk or Roll with Fisher House at Joint Base Pearl Harbor, HI.
2014 | Arlington West (memorial guest), curated by Veterans for Peace, CA.
2013 | Obon Dancing Festival, hosted by Hongwanji in Mililani, Oahu, HI.
2008 | Yellow Ribbon Ceremony, Fort Eustis, VA.
2008 | Khuan Ban Mai blessing celebrated by monks from Wat Thai Carrollton, VA.
2004 | Arlington West Memorial in Santa Monica, CA.
2004 | Obon Dancing Festival, hosted by Hongwanji in Mililani, Oahu, HI.
2003 – Present, In Memoriam.
RECOGNITION
Drawing attention to the nonprofits working to help artists is productive way to get funding and support. Vibo's received the following recognition:
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2021 | National 9/11 Veterans Art Competition Finalist (poet), presented by Challenge America and CavArts.
2021 | Postcard Poetry Awardee (poet), Operation Gratitude, USA.
2021 | Veteran Recognition of Service (honoree), Organized by Uniting Us, Presented by Quilts of Honor, Hosted by Women in Military Service for America. Memorial, Arlington National Cemetary, Arlington, VA.
2021 | New Artist Invitation (awardee), Uniting US, USA.
2021 | Annual Convention (scholarship recipient), Americans for the Arts, CA.
2021 | Postcard Poetry Awardee (poet), Operation Gratitude, USA.
2021 | Veteran Recognition of Service (honoree), Organized by Uniting Us, Presented by Quilts of Honor, Hosted by Women in Military Service for America. Memorial, Arlington National Cemetary, Arlington, VA.
2021 | New Artist Invitation (awardee), Uniting US, USA.
2021 | Annual Convention (scholarship recipient), Americans for the Arts, CA.
