Session & Speaker Details
SESSION DETAILS
Workshop 2: Courage & Ethics in Editing
May 16th 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Baltimore Unity Hall (Bootcamp Only)
This workshop will answer questions such as “How can I connect with my audience and stay true to my voice” and “how much is too much truth to tell?” Instructor Ashlee Haze provides attendees with the tools they need to choose courage in their work and to create art that is considerate of both the artist and the audience.
Panel B: Making Money with Poetry
May 16th 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Baltimore Unity Hall (Open to All)
A conversation with poets from diverse backgrounds who will share their secrets to successfully making money with poetry and proving you don’t have to be a starving artist. Come listen, ask questions and be engaged as the panelists explore the pitfalls and successes of navigating the business of poetry.
Queens of Poetry Showcase
May 16th 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Baltimore Unity Hall (Open to All)
Featuring: Ayanna Florence, Ashlee Haze, Freequency, RADI
Ashlee Haze is a multi-hyphenate poet & spoken word artist from Atlanta by way of Chicago. Earning the nickname “Big 30″ because of her consistency in getting a perfect score, she is one of the most accomplished poets in the sport of poetry slam. She has been a part of the Atlanta poetry scene for over 15 years. In addition to being a poet and creative, she is also a Telly Award-winning voice artist and copywriter. Ashlee has appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk series and has taken poetry to unexpected spaces, including professional sports and New York Fashion Week.
