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COME OUT AND CELEBRATE WITH US FOR POETRY MONTH!
Listen to the Artistic Expressions of
SPOKEN WORD, OPEN MIC, BOOK READINGS, MUSIC
WHILE SIPPING ON WINE, DRINKS & INDULGING IN SMALL BITES.
HOSTED BY SHARI B & POETIC MELODY
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
POETIC MELODY 646 271 4618 IG @BRONXBARONESSOFPOETRY
OR SHARI B 516 469 6107 IG @ESSENCE1523
This is a fundraising event, all donations are
tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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Your help enables us to meet our goals and maintain our high-quality standards.
Thank you for your generous donation, which funds
our mission to showcase new literary art.
Please DONATE today.
Support Pen to Passion
Your help enables us to meet our goals and maintain our high-quality standards.
Thank you for your generous donation, which funds
our mission to showcase new literary art.
Please DONATE today.
Our Annual Celebration of Writers
THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING POETRY MONTH WITH US
for
Our Annual Celebration of Writers
Thank you for Celebrating NYFW With Us
The Fashion and The Arts & FATA Fund, Inc.
Fashion event was held on the beautiful grounds of Agawam Park in Southampton Village.
Poetry Event Hosted by Robert Gibbons
Literary, Culinary, Fine Arts & Music
We invite you to join us for an after-work Summer Soirée and fund-raiser, June 8, 2023.
It will be held at the historical Brooklyn Society of Ethical Culture (BSEC),
53 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
The festivities begin at 5pm.
For a small $20 donation (PAY AT THE DOOR), enjoy a fun filled evening of Art, Live Music,
and Spoken Word. Revel in drinks sponsored and poured by Den of Thieves Whisky.
Delight in tasty finger food. Parking is available.
We will also honor and say goodbye to hosting events at this location,
home of the Brooklyn BSEC branch as it has been acquired by new owners.
We would love to have your support! If you are unable to attend,
please consider a DONATION. No amount is too big or too small.
Thank you in advance.
Literary, Culinary, Fine Arts & Music
Poetry Event Hosted by Robert Gibbons
We invite you to join us for an after-work Summer Soirée and fund-raiser, June 8, 2023.
It will be held at the historical Brooklyn Society of Ethical Culture (BSEC),
53 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
The festivities begin at 5pm.
For a small $20 donation (PAY AT THE DOOR), enjoy a fun filled evening of Art, Live Music,
and Spoken Word. Revel in drinks sponsored and poured by Den of Thieves Whisky.
Delight in tasty finger food. Parking is available.
We will also honor and say goodbye to hosting events at this location,
home of the Brooklyn BSEC branch as it has been acquired by new owners.
We would love to have your support! If you are unable to attend,
please consider a DONATION. No amount is too big or too small.
Thank you in advance.
Past Months Highlights
is a collection of 50+ short video documentaries showcasing individual Americans reading and speaking personally about poems they love.
Ekphrastic Poetry
Art by Sirin Thada | PoetryFoundation.org--August 1, 2022
Responding to flurries of circumstances around us is challenging. Ekphrastic poetry is a way of exploring a complex world,
while working within containment. Ekphrasis is defined as the use
of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device.
The artwork’s reality holds the viewer within it, while also firing off personal associations that construct a second world—the world of the poem—then yield another world—the poetic space opened in the mind of the reader, replete with their associations.
is a collection of 50+ short video documentaries showcasing individual Americans reading and speaking personally about poems they love.
Poems of Protest, Resistance, and Empowerment
Illustration by CHema Skandal! | PoetryFoundation.org--July 1, 2022
Why poetry is necessary and sought after during crises?
Pithy and powerful, poetry is a popular art form at protests and rallies. From the civil rights and women’s liberation movements to Black Lives Matter, poetry is commanding enough to gather crowds in a city square and compact enough to demand attention on social media. Speaking truth to power remains a crucial role of the poet in the face of political and media rhetoric designed to obscure, manipulate, or worse. Learn more
Samella Lewis Contemporary Art Collection
rcwg.scrippscollege.edu--June 1, 2022 In 2007
Scripps launched the Samella Lewis Contemporary Art Collection in honor of Samella Lewis, artist, art historian, curator, editor and teacher at Scripps from 1969-1984. Known for her trailblazing art history, Dr. Lewis wrote the first textbook on African American art history, as well as monographs on leading artists Elizabeth Catlett and Richmond Barthé. The College’s goal is to acquire works by Dr. Lewis and other significant contemporary artists, with a special, though not exclusive, focus on art by women and by leading African American artists. For information, contact Kirk Delman, Collection Manager, at (909) 607-3397, or Crystal K. Jones, Senior Advancement Officer, at (909) 607-7531.
Samella Lewis’ “Stimulant,” from 1941 — an early painting by the artist. (Gerard Vuilleumier / Louis Stern Fine Arts)
“Art is not a luxury as many people think
– it is a necessity.
It documents history – it helps educate people
and stores knowledge for generations to come.”
-- Samella Lewis
event highlights - "word" april 30, 2022 (photos by V.I.P)
"Lessons"
by Shawn McKinney
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"I Carry You"
by Shawn McKinney
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Poetry Online
Are you an Artist, Author or Poet?
Are you an Artist, Author or Poet?
(poetryfoundation.org)
Resources for teaching and learning remotely.
Are you an Artist, Author or Poet?
Are you an Artist, Author or Poet?
Are you an Artist, Author or Poet?
Send us a sample of your work
so that we can shine
a spotlight on you!
Political Poetry
PoetryFoundation.org--July 1, 2022
Poems of Protest, Resistance,
and Empowerment
Why poetry is necessary and sought after during crises.
PoetryFoundation.org--July 1, 2022
July 4th Poems
Cookouts, fireworks, and history lessons recounted in poems,
articles, and audio.
PoetryFoundation.org--July 1, 2022
Poems on Immigration
The stories of immigrants, refugees, and exiles can tell the history of a nation.
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pride poetry
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PoetryFoundation.org--June 3, 2022
Pride Poetry
A collection of poems and essays by LGBTQ+ poets on topics and themes of identity, gender, and sexuality.
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"THIS IS WHAT PEACE LOOKS LIKE"
BY CARL BROADY
Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind artwork and let it transform your space into a sanctuary of peace and understanding. Discover a powerful visual narrative that embodies unity and diversity with "This Is What Peace Looks Like" by Carl Broady.
This exquisite photo-art captures the calm coexistence of different cultures in New York City. Muslim women, draped in traditional attire, peacefully contemplate on one side, while Jewish women engage in their own world on the opposite end. The central subway pole symbolizes both the invisible barriers that sometimes divide us and the spirit that encourages connection.
Behind them, the bold proclamation of "one planet" serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity. This stunning image captures coexistence, inspiring viewers to embrace the beauty of our differences and the unifying force of peace. Perfect for collectors or those seeking meaningful art, this piece is a conversation starter and an invitation to reflect on harmonious living in a diverse world.
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