POETRY GALLERY: AN OPEN MIC
Poetry Gallery: An Open Mic night in an art gallery where poetry, stories, spoken word and art takes center stage!
Date and time
Location
Foundry Gallery
2118 8th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001Refund Policy
About this event
Introducing POETRY GALLERY: AN OPEN MIC!
A pop-up seasonal open mic running every 4th Sunday in June, July and August. Grab your poems and join us at the Foundry Gallery for a night of creativity and expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this open mic is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Expect to share, experience and indulge in poetry and self-expression in an intimate setting surrounded by a gallery of diverse and unique art from local visual artists. You will also have the chance to enter a raffle and win a few prizes!! Light refreshments will be served.
About the Host
Amuchechukwu is an active local writer, educator and teaching artist in the Washington, D.C metropolitan area. She is a first-generation born Black American whose poetry touches on the diaspora, mental health, and the female experience. Amuchechukwu considers her poems to be still life paintings of intimate experiences, emotions and observations. She was recently announced as the winner of the 2024 DC Poet Project. Earlier this year her poems were published in the Maryland Bards Anthology and the Mid Atlantic Review. Through her writing she aspires to heal, grow and inspire people from all different walks of life.
About Foundry Gallery
Foundry Gallery was established in 1971 by four students of well-known Washington, DC painter Gene Davis. For over fifty years, Foundry Gallery has supported and showcased some of Washington, DC’s most promising and accomplished artists. As a non-profit, artist-owned cooperative gallery, Foundry offers a rich diversity of original works of art and focuses on providing exposure and recognition to new and emerging artists.
Metro & Parking Information
Street parking is available. 24 hour parking is also available at W St & and 8th St down street from the gallery for only $10. Have peace of mind knowing that your car is secure for a full 24 hours! Foundry Gallery is also easily metro accessible through U Street Metro Station on the green line.
Don't miss this chance to showcase your talent and connect with the local poetry community. All art and poetry lovers are welcomed! See you there!
Please reach out to amuchesocial@gmail.com or @amuchethepoet on Instagram if you have any questions.
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