HOME at Hillyer Art Space

International Arts & Artists
HOME this Friday, May 15!
Featuring Rasheed Copeland

Sign-up for poets is at 6 p.m.
The open mic begins at 7 p.m.

$5 for non-members of International Arts & Artists
Free for members of IA&A
Free for performing poets

Hosted by Fred Joiner, curator and host of the American Poetry Museum's Intersections at the Honfleur Gallery and poet-in-residence at Busboys and Poets, Shirlington.

HOME is on every THIRD Friday of the month at Hillyer Art Space.

9 Hillyer Court NW | Washington, DC | 20008 |
T. 202.338.0680
www.artsandartists.org/artspace.html

Hillyer Open Mic Events (HOME)

This Friday, June 20th, International Arts & Artists hosts the second in its "Hillyer Open Mic Events" (HOME) spoken word poetry series. In keeping with IA&A's mission of promoting cross cultural understanding through the arts, the HOME series provides a forum for expression, exchange of ideas and artistic collaborations. This month's featured HOME poet is Derrick Weston Brown. Brown holds an MFA in creative writing from American University where he studied poetry under Cornelius Eady and Henry Taylor. He teaches two poetry classes at The Duke Ellington School of The Arts and is the Poet-In-Residence at Busboys and Poets bookstore and restaurant.

This event is free for IA&A members and $5 for non-members. All proceeds go towards supporting Hillyer's local artist series and public programs in the gallery.

Also this Thursday, June 19th don't miss "Poetic Voices from the Harlem Renaissance to Today" at The Phillips Collection (6:30pm) featuring readings by E. Ethelbert Miller, poet and director of the African American Studies Resource Center at Howard University, and Hari Jones, curator of the African American Civil War Museum. Selected readings will highlight issues facing African-American artists during the Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration. Artist Fred Joiner will moderate a conversation that examines the poetry of Langston Hughes and the writings of Jean Toomer to explore the theme of migration both past and present. This event is free with a suggested donation.

These events offer a special opportunity to experience a range of work by established and emerging literary artists living and writing in D.C., amidst the settings of one of Washington's most respected modern art museums and one of its most up-and-coming contemporary art galleries.

9 Hillyer Court NW | Washington, DC | 20008 | MAP
T. 202.338.0680 | Gallery Hours: 10am - 5pm Monday,
10am - 7pm Tuesday - Friday, 11am - 4pm Saturday,
Otherwise by appointment
www.artsandartists.org/artspace.html

Hillyer Art Space new open mic series

Friday, May 30th, Hillyer Art Space kicks off IA's new open mic series from 7pm to 9pm.

Starting on June 20th, HOME events will always take place on third Fridays. Each month a featured poet will be joined by 6-8 other local poets who may sign up at the venue beginning at 6pm the evening of the event.

This Friday will feature poet and visual artist Nathaniel Luke Mathews, whose work has been featured on the campus of Howard University and local venues across the city. Through his writing Mathews explores spiritual topics from multidimensional angles. He draws inspiration from historical figures like John Brown, Saul Alinsky, Shirley Chisolm, Jesus, and the Prophet Muhammed. His poetry is also influenced and inspired by that of Sekou Sundiata and Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi.

This event is free for members and $5 for non-members. Proceeds go towards supporting Hillyer Art Space's Local Artist Series and accompanying programs.

* Any poet interested in signing up to perform should plan on arriving between 6-7pm.

Hillyer Art Space
9 Hillyer Court NW | Washington, DC | 20008 |