Rooted in Art Lecture Series: Caleb Nichols

About this event

Join the City of San Luis Obispo’s Public Art Program and the SLO County Arts Council November 18th for the 2026 Rooted in Art Lecture Series with Caleb Nichols!

The Rooted in Art Series is a yearlong celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Dedicated to the memory of Allen Root, this series invites a wide range of artists, creative practitioners, and art‑engaged community members to share their work, ideas, and perspectives on how art shapes life in San Luis Obispo.

Lectures take place on the third Wednesday of each month and begin with a brief community update from City Public Art staff and the Arts Council, followed by a featured speaker presentation and audience Q&A.

This month’s lecture

November 18, Caleb Nichols

Writer, musician, and SLO County Poet Laureate Caleb Nichols closes out the series with a talk blending poetry, music, and civic imagination. Nichols, who holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Bangor University, will share work from their forthcoming collection Lithic: A Hyperballad (Harbor Editions, 2026) and reflect on the Poet Laureate program, artistic identity, and the role of poetry in community life.