This is for all of you poets out there... The 5th Annual APIA Spoken Word & Poetry Summit is coming to the San Francisco Bay Area this month, July 30 - August 2. The event is a gathering of spoken word artists, poets, writers, musicians, thespians, activists, organizers and artists from all over, in the name of art and activism.
Since 2001, the Summit has gathered every two years in a different city in the United States, and for a span for four days engage in workshops, performances, and discussions directed toward the upliftment of the APIA arts and activism community. Here are some details:
THE FIFTH ANNUAL APIA SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY SUMMIT IS COMING TO THE BAY AREA JULY 30TH TO AUGUST 2NDBay Area, represent! This is going to be an awesome gathering. For more information about the Summit, including program, schedule and registration details, go to the website here. You have one week left to register (the deadline is July 15), and space is filling up, so get to it.
What: Since its inception in 2001, the APIA Spoken Word and Poetry Summit has brought together young Asian and Pacific Islander American artists together in an attempt to serve as a bridge to their shared experiences across the country. 8 years later, the summit continues on and has managed to draw many established and up and coming Asian American artists to this 4 day celebration of art and community.
Where: Berkeley, CA
When: July 30th to August 2nd
Who: APIA Spoken Word and Poetry Summit
Why: To bring together Asian and Pacific Islander American artists from across the country to connect, to build, and to share each other’s stories.