As a writer and poet living in Royal Oak, MI, the following is a bona fide listing of past and present artistic credentials and experience:

 

• Winner of the first ever “Rick Johnson” Award from the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes the individual that goes above and beyond in supporting the chamber in events, networking and sponsorships – A “Chamber Champion”.
• Creator/Headliner, 90’s Open Mic Patt’s Poetry Site.
• Author of BIRTHRIGHT POEMS Commemoration.
• Royal Oak Arts Council, Past President, Head Writer, Art Active Organizer, Art Fair Co-Chair, WROK Artist Spotlight Hostess.
• FAMOUS WOMEN IN ROYAL OAK distinction. Royal Oak Historical Guild.
• Published Works: Wayne Literary Review, Windsor Review, Wayzgoose Anthologies, Detroit Free Press.
• Online Books: PLUS TWO, CHRISTMAS REEL, OPINOIONATA, BESEECHMENTS.
• Member: Royal Oak Historical Society
• Member: Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce
• Charter Member/Partner: National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
• Associates Degree in Arts, OCC
• Founder/Author: Patts Word Art