POETRY SLAM

Friday, November 8

Art Loop: Poetry Slam
Friday, November 8 | 6-9 pm, Doors at 5:30pm
Collingwood Arts Center | 2413 Collingwood Blvd.
Get ready for a night of powerful poetic performance! This celebration of spoken word and poetry – held in the historic Collingwood Arts Center – spotlights talented local and regional performance poets and spoken word artists. The evening’s centerpiece is a live poetry slam competition, complete with guest judges and top prizes. Participate or cheer on your favorites! Between rounds, enjoy live music by the Soulful Collective, Flyku and Poetry on Demand, and a poem photo booth. Hosted by The Arts Commission with Lucas County Poet Laureate Jonie McIntire, and emceed by Toledo artist Kay Renee. Free and open to the public. Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Arrive early to get your seat -- performance starts promptly at 6pm.

Applications to participate as a performer are now closed.

Interested in competing? Here’s what to expect:

Three (3) rounds + judging. Winners move to the next round
Three (3) minutes max per poet per round
Original poems written by each participant
Poems in rounds 2 & 3 must be memorized
Content appropriate for all ages
No props

Prizes:

First place: $500
Second place: $300
Third place: $150

Eligibility:

At least 16 years of age
(Residents of Lucas and Wood Counties receive priority consideration)

Spaces are limited to 20 participants. Submitting an application does not guarantee participation in Poetry Slam. Confirmed registrants will be notified by October 28.

We're seeking volunteers! Click here to volunteer.

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A Poetry Slam is a competitive poetry event in which performers are scored and winners are determined by total points. Slam is a composite genre that combines elements of poetry, theater, performance and storytelling. The genre’s origins can be traced to Chicago in the early 1980s. Since then, Poetry Slams have been held in venues throughout the world.* Art Loop: Poetry Slam features independent visiting judges from Detroit, Ann Arbor and Cleveland.

* Adapted from Poetryfoundation.org

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