Urban Word hosts free dynamic creative writing and performance centered programming for teens ages 13-19 across New York City’s five boroughs. Whether youth are looking for a place to grow as writers, to share their art, find community, and/or to compete for city-wide titles, there’s a program that can meet their needs!
Urban Word hosts various workshops that center on poetry, hip-hop, studio recording, college prep, and more for youth ages 13-19. Every season, we change our offerings to bring variety and respond to current themes.
Check Back in the Fall for the next series!
This is an uncensored FREE space for teen poets, spoken word artists, emcees, musicians, and activists to share their creative work and grow as performers and writers. With special guests and nationally touring artists coming through to share their art and wisdom!
RETURNING OCTOBER 2023
Grae Wellness Space
89 5th Avenue Between E 16th & E 17th
Suite 802, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
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The New York City Youth Poet Laureate Program aims to identify young writers and leaders committed to creating change through civic engagement and poetic excellence. The NYC Youth Poet Laureate has the opportunity to apply to become the Regional and the National Youth Poet Laureate!
This program is in partnership with NYC Votes, The National Park of New York Conservancy, and Federal Hall.
The top 5 winners earn a spot on the Urban Word NYC Slam Team and an all-expenses paid trip to represent New York City at the Brave New Voices National Teen Poetry Festival in San Francisco this July. They also win opportunities to perform in high profile events, including NY Liberty WNBA games, regional slam competitions and more.
Registration for Slam Season Begins January 2024
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