Category Archives: Opportunities

A Guide to Getting Involved with Spoken-Word in the Twin Cities

As you may have noticed, things have been slow at MN Mic.  That doesn’t, however, mean that things have been slow in the community– they definitely haven’t been.  There are more spoken-word events happening all the time and it’s beautiful … Continue reading

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Capturing Fire To Be Held in Washington DC March 7-9 2010

Another email received this week, with a national opportunity. – Cole Sol Y Soul and 3Word Productions are proud to announce Capturing Fire. Capturing Fire is a Queer Spoken Word Summit and Slam. This slam will be the first of … Continue reading

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Poets House Chapbook Showcase

Poets with chapbooks! I received this message this week, and maybe you’d like to contribute. -Cole My name is Brittany and I am contacting you from Poets House, a nonprofit literary organization located in Battery Park City in lower Manhattan. … Continue reading

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Verve Grant 2010 – Deadline Extended

I apparently didn’t manage to get myself onto Intermedia Arts’ mailing list just yet, but luckily I heard through the grapevine* just now that the announcement for the VERVE Grants for Spoken Word Artists is up on Intermedia’s Website. This … Continue reading

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Minnesota Citizens for the Arts- State Arts Board Update

from a MCA email bulletin www.mncitizensforthearts.org State Arts Board To Post New Programs On Line This Week Word on the street is that, in the next week, the Minnesota State Arts Board will post on its website the application forms … Continue reading

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