In partnership with Hi-ARTS, Journal 2 Journey is a pre-professional, creative youth development program that presents poetry in a three-dimensional way by allowing youth to re-imagine and re-define their poetry as theatrical one-act plays. Participants gain valuable skills that can propel them into a future in the theater. This 15-week intensive culminates in a live public performance. (Open to Youth Ages 16-21)
The application window for Journal 2 Journey 2024 is NOW CLOSED.
Founded by Urban Word NYC, the New York City Youth Poet Laureate Program (NYC YPL) aims to identify young writers and leaders committed to creating change through civic engagement and literary excellence. From the application pool submitted here, we will identify 10 finalists, ages 15-19, to join in a 4-week PAID fellowship workshop series. Fellows will grow as writers and performers, in preparation for the commencement where the next NYC Youth Poet Laureate will be crowned.
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 22.
To learn more & link to the application, click the button below.
This immersive masterclass series invites participants to delve into the rich and transformative world of Afrofuturism, an artistic movement that reimagines the past, present and future of the African diaspora through the lens of sci-fi, fantasy and speculative storytelling. The revelatory work of sci-fi writer Octavia Butler serves as the inspiration for the 4-part series. Participants will not only gain an understanding of Butler’s cultural significance but also develop the tools to cultivate their own Afrofuturist perspectives and articulate their visions for a more equitable tomorrow.
For Youth Ages 16-19
REGISTER AT ANY TIME! You don’t have to commit to attending all workshops.
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