OPEN MIC NIGHT + JROSA DANCE PARTY
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the power of words 💜 theme: RECLAMATION
Hosted by Cynthia Amoah - Featured Poets: Cynthia Amoah, Artistic Genius, and Morgan Bukovec
Art Gallery Opening 6PM
Artist Talk 7-7:30PM
Open Mic 7:30-9PM
JROSA Dance Party 9:15-10:15PM
💯 ✅ made possible by the G.C.A.C
Free to attend
Dress code: casual or preferred.
The following event regulations apply:
Sign ups on site
Respect the poets, respect the mic
No weapons allowed
No outside alcoholic beverages
This is a safe space for all ~ hatred of any kind will NOT be tolerated
Shoutout to Say Word Weds for inspiring these regulations and creating a safe space for all poets.
Reclaiming space and experience through poetry!
Check out our free poetry workshop on 1.17.25: https://lu.ma/5verogsg
This workshop is a part of a 3 day arts event titled "Reclamation" ~ Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/19fmR9G3af/
Hosted by artist Morgan Bukovec
✄┈┈┈┈ Follow our incredible community collaborators Cynthia Amoah, Artistic Genius, JROSA ~ support their work:
CYNTHIA AMOAH
I reclaim language and my own narrative, I reclaim my identity, my agency, my power, I reclaim space, I reclaim joy, I reclaim my voice. - Cynthia Amoah
Cynthia Amoah is a Ghanaian-American poet, national speaker, and teaching artist. She received her MFA from The New School where she was cited for Excellence in Poetry and has been featured on three TEDx stages, The Lincoln Theatre, as well as the United Nations Information Center in Accra, among many. Her writing and performances often concern the foraging questions that have to do with identity and belonging, with displacement, migration and uprootedness. Cynthia’s chapbook 'Handrails' was published by Akashic Books in Fall 2021. She currently resides in Reynoldsburg, OH with her family where she facilitates workshops in poetry, positive-thinking, confidence-building, and using our voice as an instrument for strength and social change. For more information and inquiries, please visit www.cynthiaamoah.com.
IG: @poetesscynthia
Email: poetcynthiaamoah@gmail.com
ARTISTIC GENIUS
I believe It shows up in the boldness of my voice - when I stand to speak I utter no apologies because of my poetry. Whatever I have written, I have meant it and owned it. - Artistic Genius
Jayaira Grhim-Harvey, also known as Artistic Genius, is a Columbus State graduate and a current student at The Ohio State University. She is a well known multi-talented artist, acclaimed spoken-word poet, visual artist, and published author. Since 2011, she has captivated audiences with her powerful poetry and vivid artwork, earning recognition through numerous awards. Born from personal challenges, her art serves as both an outlet and a way to inspire others, delivering high-energy, uplifting performances. Inspired by poets like Sunni Patterson and Nikki Giovanni, Jayaira’s unique style continues to touch hearts. She proudly hails from Youngstown and Campbell, Ohio, and now resides in Columbus. Connect with her on Instagram: @artisticgenius._ or via email: agartsllc@gmail.com.
JROSA
In my music, DJing, and community work, reclamation means centering my ancestry, my culture, and my voice in spaces where they’ve often been marginalized or silenced.
J. Rosa is a down to mars 90s baby from Columbus, Oh driven by a lifelong passion for music and its power to heal and connect us all. A multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and soundscape artist, J. Rosa uses rhythm and storytelling to celebrate joy, embrace vulnerability, and inspire others to share their truth.