The power of poetry and art in social movements with National Poet Laureate
Thursday, August 11th 6:30 p.m. to 8
Iliff School of Theology – 2323 E Iliff Ave. Denver, CO 80210
This Inaugural event of the new Institute of Religion, Politics & Culture at Iliff, sponsored by Iliff’s Women’s Alliance, will bring together poetry, art, and inspiring conversation as we explore the ways poetry shapes movements for justice. Director of the Institute, Amanda Henderson will welcome National Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to share her poetry and art work in a public conversation. Young artists, poets, and musicians from the Denver community will share their gifts throughout the evening.
Cost $10
Registration Required
Online or In-Person options available.
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in the Teen IdeaBox (3rd floor) of Denver Museum of Contemporary Art.
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/in /by AfATechFriday October 14th, 3-6pm
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Workshop and Mural @ MCA Denver
/in Youth Workshops/by AfATechSaturday October 8th and Saturday October 15th 11am-1pm each day
Come explore your inner poet and artist! We will host a Phoenix Rising workshop at MCA Denver and then on day 2 will co-create a mural in the teen space of the museum, exploring both written and visual metaphor.
In the Teen IdeaBox (3rd floor) of Denver Museum of Contemporary Art.
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/in /by AfATechFriday October 7th, 3-6pm
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/in Events, Public Events/by AfATechThe power of poetry and art in social movements with National Poet Laureate
Thursday, August 11th 6:30 p.m. to 8
Iliff School of Theology – 2323 E Iliff Ave. Denver, CO 80210
This Inaugural event of the new Institute of Religion, Politics & Culture at Iliff, sponsored by Iliff’s Women’s Alliance, will bring together poetry, art, and inspiring conversation as we explore the ways poetry shapes movements for justice. Director of the Institute, Amanda Henderson will welcome National Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to share her poetry and art work in a public conversation. Young artists, poets, and musicians from the Denver community will share their gifts throughout the evening.
Cost $10
Registration Required
Online or In-Person options available.
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