Tony Brewer
Fine Wine Mortar is the first book-length publication by MATRIX, an Indiana State 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts corporation based in Bloomington, Indiana. Founded in 1998, MATRIX : a space for literary and visual art is dedicated to providing consistent public forums for artists and writers to showcase their work in Bloomington and the surrounding area. This has included poetry readings, open mics, poetry slams, art exhibitions, other print publications, radio programs, contests, and workshops. Fine Wine Mortar features art, fiction, and poetry by many of the artisans who helped to get MATRIX rolling and who continue to support it.
For more information about MATRIX and its many events and revolving cast of characters, visit www.matrixmag.com.
Fine Wine Mortar contributors include Andy Alphonse, Tony Brewer, Heather Cole, Shelly Couvrette, Ruth Droppo, JenFish Superstar, Darcy Fisher, Ian Girdley, Chris Harter, Heather Lea, John Isbell, Alison Jensen, Jenny Kander, Arlyn Keith, Joseph Kerschbaum, Antonia Matthew, Nick McGill, Nicholas Moore, Janice Neaveill, Teri Osborn, Joelle Petrus, Phonetik, Dennis Ray Powell, Jr., Eric Rensberger, Carrie Spadter, Jason Stahl, Christian Troiano, Lora Wagers, L. Christine Williams, and Hiromi Yoshida.