Unspoken Word Poetry Festival 

Unspoken Word is co-curated by poet-educator Danielle Colin and creative strategist Patrick Harris Jr., two cultural leaders rooted in creating restorative, care-driven spaces. Emerging from the world of poetry and writing, the festival responds to burnout, the fading of slam circuits, and the growing pressures on today’s literary community — centering connection, wellness, and sustainable creative growth for poets, writers, and beyond.

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Oct 24 – FRIDAY – ARRIVAL + ACTIVATION (Venue: Kickback Studios)    2:30-6: Arrivals. 6-6:30: Welcome & Grounding w Leah Penniman from Soul Fire Farm. 7-8: Participant Dinner. 8- Late: Participant Kickback w VIPs & Sponsors + music by Bax.

Oct 25 – SATURDAY – COMMUNITY, CRAFT & SPOTLIGHT             Morning (Venue: Kickback Studios) 9:00 AM – Breakfast. 11:00 AM – Workshop. Midday – Evening (Venue: ACCR Gallery) 12:30 PM – Lunch Break. 2- 3: Panel, Publishing + Submissions . 3:30 – 5:30 : Upstate NY Slam w Brandon Williamson. 6:00 PM : Dinner Break +…