Ushering in a new era for RBKC’s poetry scene that celebrates and empowers our community’s creativity with a focus on marginalised local voices organised and led by those same local grassroots voices!
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We’re prioritising equity, inclusivity, and investment in local grassroots poets, artists, and organisations. As the ‘Poetry Corner’ phase of KCAW ends, we’re continuing the legacy of RBKC poets, having been proud grassroots partners contributing towards the poetry corner for years and introducing a strong, equitable selection criteria that puts local voices first; we’re now launching the much anticipated
The Kensington and Chelsea Poetry Fringe
K & C Poetry Fringe Festival includes:
- Poetic Equity
- Poetry Workshops at the following venues: RBKC libraries, Daisy Green Café, Holland Park, the Ukranian Community Centre and more… Dates TBC
- More info on Events
- Poetry Recitations at various locations: TBC (previously known as ‘Poetry Circles)
- 👀 Look out for the K & C Poetry Fringe Soft Launch and Fundraiser @ Daisy Green Café, Holland Park featuring special guests of honour! 🎤💫🎭🎼
- An Open-Call for Poetry submissions on the theme of ‘Equity’ (previously known as ‘Poetry Corner’).
Dates: TBC - Poetry Commissions (Yes, RBKC based poets will be paid to create poetry!) Thanks to RBKC Arts.
Dates for EOI: TBC - Poetry Map for our Poetry Trail of successful poems displayed throughout RBKC!
Dates: TBC - Panel discussions and forums.
Wed 25th June 6-8:30pm KA hosts “Advocacy 4 Equity in the Arts and Culture Sector” for the Westway Arts Network Eventbrite Link to be shared soon! - Sign Our ‘Advocacy 4 Equity’ Campaign here! 🖋
- A chance to write, recite, draw, paint, play a musical instrument at any of our events
- Opportunities to Volunteer (expenses will be covered + work experience gained). Please contact us on: ka.1@hotmail.co.uk
- Open to All Ages, Backgrounds and Abilities 🤗
View our ‘E’ssential Values here! ⚖
For participation or collaboration enquiries:
kamitanarts@gmail.com
For sponsorship and media enquiries:
Ka.1@hotmail.co.uk
Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners:
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