An arts writer immersed in language + community work. Barnes is a frequent collaborator with visual artists, musicians, and even sentence-writers. With the soul of a Floridian (born in Miami, living with her family in Winter Park) and a heart for travel, she also produces and collaborates on events to build and strengthen literary/arts communities. She is the poetry editor for Obra / Artifact, a literary journal for experimental writing, and also edits book-length works. Her material poems have appeared in visual arts shows and galleries across central Florida.