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FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH! SP Presents in collaboration with Carecen American Resource Center! featuring Barbara Fant!?CARECEN
is the largest Central American immigrant rights organization in the country, empowering Central Americans and all immigrants by defending human and civil rights, working for social and economic justice, and promoting cultural diversity. Carecen envisions Los Angeles becoming a place where Central Americans and all other communities live in peace and dignity, enjoying economic well-being, social justice, and political empowerment.
BARBARA FANT
holds an MFA from Antioch University Los Angeles and a Master of Theology from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. The author of several chapbooks and the co-author of two stage productions, her first poetry collection was Paint, Inside Out (Penmanship Books, 2010). She was awarded the Cora Craig Award for Young Authors, and has been commissioned by over ten national organizations.
Barbara has represented Columbus, Ohio in nine National Poetry Slam competitions and placed eighth out of ninety-six poets in the 2017 Women of the World Poetry Slam. Currently serving as the Art Academy Program Director for Homeboy Art Academy, Fant is the recipient of residencies from Idyllwild Arts and Connect Arts. Installations of her work can be found in the Columbus Museum of Art and The Columbus Foundation. A TEDx speaker, Columbus Makes Art Campaign artist, and a 2017 Columbus Alive People to Watch, Fant is the founder of Bloom Barb Fant, LLC. She teaches poetry in correctional institutions and schools, is the Artistic Director for Harmony Project, a teaching artist at Transit Arts, and co-curator of the reading series Paging Columbus.
Hosted by 2023 Street Poets Graduate Fellow, Mani J, our event will include a quick Q+A with our featured artist and the venue.
And, to end our evening, we will open the space to an open mic!?️available to all!
You won't want to miss this unforgettable night of captivating performances & inspiration!
Come join us for food and medicine for the body, mind, soul, and spirit.
FREE, Food will be available.
?️ Tell a friend. Tell a young person.
#Metaphorsbewithyou
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN-LA), 2845 W 7th St,Los Angeles,CA,United States