Poetry Winter Market: The Time of Water
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Join The American Poetry Museum for award-winning poet María Fernanda’s unique curation of a winter market featuring stationary, notebooks, poetry books, performances, creative activations and more!
Saturday, January 31 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Sarah Matthews is a printmaker and book artist whose work explores race, equality, gender, and social justice through layered prints and artist books. Her practice challenges stereotypes and highlights the strength and beauty of underrepresented communities. She will be bringing zines, prints, stickers, and tote bags to this market. You find her work at iamsarahmatthews.com. IG: @iamsarahmatthews
Brandon fell in love with taking pictures at the age of twelve, and at various times in his life was quite focused on his photography. Brandon is the author of several books of poetry. His photography was exhibited several times at Friendship Heights Village (Bethesda), Greenbelt Federal Courthouse, American Poetry Museum and the DC Public Library. Brandon’s work is published in Light, Glorious Light (2023) from LensWork. See his photography at bdjohnsonphoto.com.
Poetry Activations
Adé 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
Bring YOUR poems, songs, raps, monologues, positive affirmations and more!
This afternoon includes a Special Edition of The Hour: Open Mic. Sign up on-site to share your work aloud at this special hour of this open mic series. Learn more about The Hour series here.
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