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Multidisciplinary Artist

Poet. Visual Artist. Educator.

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A reading journey of new poems, reflections about my 365 Journey, and the occasional op-ed

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A listening journey of my poems, process, live performances and personal discovery

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A visual journey of my studio practice, performances and behind the scenes

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Upcoming Events

  • Open Studio at Kickback
    Open Studio at Kickback
    Multiple Dates
    Open Studio at Kickback
    Sat, Mar 30
    Kickback Studios
    Mar 30, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Kickback Studios, 10 2nd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Mar 30, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Kickback Studios, 10 2nd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Open Studio is when folks can stop by in person to check out new work, purchase merch and chat with me about my process.
  • Artist Talk-Creating in a time like this
    Artist Talk-Creating in a time like this
    Artist Talk-Creating in a time like this
    Sat, Jan 27
    Kickback Studios
    Jan 27, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Kickback Studios, 10 2nd St 2nd Floor, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Jan 27, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Kickback Studios, 10 2nd St 2nd Floor, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Creating in a time like this
  • Ignite Your Inner Poet Workshop
    Ignite Your Inner Poet Workshop
    Ignite Your Inner Poet Workshop
    Sun, Oct 29
    Online Event
    Oct 29, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Online Event
    Oct 29, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Online Event
  • Writing Poems for Meditation
    Writing Poems for Meditation
    Writing Poems for Meditation
    Sun, Aug 27
    Virtual Workshop
    Aug 27, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Virtual Workshop
    Aug 27, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Virtual Workshop
    This workshop is designed to for you to breathe, explore concepts of meditation and write an intentional and affirming poem for yourself.
  • Writing to Exhale 3-Day Virtual Retreat
    Writing to Exhale 3-Day Virtual Retreat
    Writing to Exhale 3-Day Virtual Retreat
    Fri, Feb 24
    Online Retreat
    Feb 24, 2023, 7:00 PM EST – Feb 26, 2023, 12:30 PM EST
    Online Retreat
    Feb 24, 2023, 7:00 PM EST – Feb 26, 2023, 12:30 PM EST
    Online Retreat
    Breathe, stretch, write, repeat
  • Simone
    Simone
    Simone
    Thu, May 28
    https://www.facebook.com/events/68707043186
    May 28, 2020, 7:00 PM
    https://www.facebook.com/events/68707043186
    May 28, 2020, 7:00 PM
    https://www.facebook.com/events/68707043186
    Virtual performance of Simone: A One woman Show in honor of Haitian Heritage Month!
  • Poetic Vibe 4th Anniversary
    Sat, Apr 04
    Troy Kitchen
    Apr 04, 2020, 7:00 PM
    Troy Kitchen, 77 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Apr 04, 2020, 7:00 PM
    Troy Kitchen, 77 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Celebrating 4 Years of Poetic Vibe at Troy Kitchen!!
  • Ebony Ball
    Ebony Ball
    Ebony Ball
    Sat, Feb 29
    Russell Sage Dining Hall
    Feb 29, 2020, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Russell Sage Dining Hall, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Feb 29, 2020, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Russell Sage Dining Hall, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Featured performance at the Ebony Ball celebrating Black history and excellence
  • Troy Makers Market
    Troy Makers Market
    Troy Makers Market
    Sat, Feb 29
    Troy Atrium
    Feb 29, 2020, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Troy Atrium, 4 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Feb 29, 2020, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Troy Atrium, 4 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Shop art & more with me at Troy Makers Market! Come shop art, handmade jewelry, prints, books and the makings of my imagination.
  • Poetry w/D. Colin
    Poetry w/D. Colin
    Poetry w/D. Colin
    Fri, Feb 28
    Root3d
    Feb 28, 2020, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Root3d, 165 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202, USA
    Feb 28, 2020, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Root3d, 165 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202, USA
    Join me for a creative writing experience every Friday at Root3d!
  • Poetic Vibe feat. Poetik
    Poetic Vibe feat. Poetik
    Poetic Vibe feat. Poetik
    Mon, Feb 24
    Troy Kitchen
    Feb 24, 2020, 7:00 PM
    Troy Kitchen, 77 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Feb 24, 2020, 7:00 PM
    Troy Kitchen, 77 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Weekly poetry open mic! Sign up starts at 7 pm & show starts at 7:30 pm
  • Palace Theatre Presents: A Black History Month Celebration
    Palace Theatre Presents: A Black History Month Celebration
    Palace Theatre Presents: A Black History Month Celebration
    Sun, Feb 23
    Palace Theatre
    Feb 23, 2020, 6:00 PM
    Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12207, USA
    Feb 23, 2020, 6:00 PM
    Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12207, USA
    In celebration of Black History Month, join us for an evening of art, music, spoken word by some of the most talented Black artists in the Capital Region.
  • Troy Makers Market
    Troy Makers Market
    Troy Makers Market
    Sat, Feb 22
    Troy Atrium
    Feb 22, 2020, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Troy Atrium, 4 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Feb 22, 2020, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Troy Atrium, 4 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Shop art & more with me at Troy Makers Market! Come shop art, handmade jewelry, prints, books and the makings of my imagination.
  • Poetry w/D. Colin (1)
    Poetry w/D. Colin (1)
    Poetry w/D. Colin (1)
    Fri, Feb 21
    Root3d
    Feb 21, 2020, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Root3d, 165 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202, USA
    Feb 21, 2020, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Root3d, 165 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202, USA
    Join me for a creative writing experience every Friday at Root3d!
  • Sojourner Truth Reenactment
    Sojourner Truth Reenactment
    Sojourner Truth Reenactment
    Thu, Feb 20
    Waltham Public Library
    Feb 20, 2020, 6:30 PM
    Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451, USA
    Feb 20, 2020, 6:30 PM
    Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451, USA
  • Toni Morrison Tribute
    Tue, Feb 18
    University at Albany
    Feb 18, 2020, 10:30 AM
    University at Albany, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222, USA
    Feb 18, 2020, 10:30 AM
    University at Albany, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222, USA
    I'll be reading poetry in honor of the great Toni Morrison!
  • Poetic Vibe feat. Lyrical Faith
    Poetic Vibe feat. Lyrical Faith
    Poetic Vibe feat. Lyrical Faith
    Mon, Feb 17
    Troy Kitchen
    Feb 17, 2020, 7:00 PM
    Troy Kitchen, 77 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Feb 17, 2020, 7:00 PM
    Troy Kitchen, 77 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Weekly poetry open mic! Sign up starts at 7 pm & show starts at 7:30 pm
  • Troy Makers Market
    Troy Makers Market
    Troy Makers Market
    Sat, Feb 15
    Troy Atrium
    Feb 15, 2020, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Troy Atrium, 4 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Feb 15, 2020, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Troy Atrium, 4 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Shop art & more with me at Troy Makers Market! Come shop art, handmade jewelry, prints, books and the makings of my imagination.
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