As if theĀ Arizona Poetry Out Loud state finalsĀ weren’t exciting enough, the 2017 finals were held in the downtown Phoenix studios of Arizona PBS. On March 11, 2017,Ā 10 high school students from all across the state stepped on to the stageĀ andĀ into the spotlight to recite poems for aĀ liveĀ audience and Arizona PBS’s TVĀ cameras. In April,Ā Arizona PBS and… Read more »
Kellen Vu, a sophomore at Arizona School for the Arts in Phoenix, will represent Arizona at the 12th Annual Poetry Out Loud national finals competition in Washington, D.C., April 25-26, 2017. The Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals were held on Saturday, March 12, 2017, at the studios of Arizona PBS in Downtown Phoenix.
On Saturday, March 11, 2017, 10 high school students from throughout the state will compete in the poetry recitation contest for an opportunity to represent Arizona at the 12th Annual Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C.
A national recitation contest created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out Loud invites the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word and theater into the English class. Through Poetry Out Loud, students can master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage all while competing… Read more »
The school registration deadline for 2017 Poetry Out Loud has been extended! A national recitation contest created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out Loud invites the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word and theater into the English class.
As we close the registration period for participation in 2017 Arizona Poetry Out Loud, we’re honored to share a few thoughts on the program from Dr. Laura Tohe, Poet Laureate of the Navajo Nation.
As a senior at Betty Fairfax High School in Laveen, Hunter Hazelton claimed the title of 2016 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Champion and represented Arizona at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington D.C. It was the culmination of three year journey for the young poetry fanatic, his third year competing and his second competing at the state finals.
Poetry Out Loud (POL) brings the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word and theater into high school classrooms throughout Arizona. Recently, 2015 State Champion Zaskia Villa took time out of her busy schedule to reflect on the experience and offer her first-hand perspective on POL.
Registration is now open for 2017 Arizona Poetry Out Loud.Ā Teachers who would like to participate register themselves for the program.Ā Once registered, each participating teacher/school site receives a toolkit, which includes a program guide to help teach recitation and performance and a DVD and companion guide for learning recitationāfree of charge.
From May 3-4, 2016, 53 State and Jurisdictional champions, including Arizona’s own Hunter Hazelton, will descend on Washington, D.C. to vie for the title of Poetry Out Loud National Champion and a $20,000 award. For those unable to attend the event in person, a live, one-time only webcast is available online at www.arts.gov.
Introductory Creative Aging Trainings in Southern Arizona!
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In January 2024, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthc...