Poetry Winter Market: The Time of Water

Join The American Poetry Museum for María Fernanda’s unique curation of a holiday market featuring stationary, notebooks, poetry books, performances, creative activations and more!

Sunday, December 14 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

716 Monroe St NE, Washington DC

FEATURING

Archival Storytelling

Sasha Charlemagne (She/They) is a writer, arts researcher and archivist based in Washington, DC. Her critical practice is centered around illuminating intimate aspects of Black queer femininity, providing space for introspection and transformation.

Poetry Activations

Ade Oluokun is a writer and researcher specializing in Anthropology, Literature and Black Studies. She is currently a Research Assistant at The Center of Equitable Economy and Sustainable Society. Her work explores love, culture, sexuality, race, gender, and spirituality. She has been published in Essence Magazine and previously a Creator in Residence at MoCADA. 

Jonae Davis (they/them) is a musician, songwriter, and occasional singer from Richmond, Virginia with a heart for Washington, DC. Heavily influenced by the rich-musical scene of their hometown, including live jazz, R&B, gospel, and Neo-soul, Jonae creates music that is a fusion of each.

Live Open Mic

Special Edition of The Hour: Open Mic, featuring YOU!

Sign up on-site to share your work aloud at this special hour of this open mic series. Bring poems, songs, raps, monologues, positive affirmations and more! Learn more about The Hour series here. C

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