This event is in the past.It took place on December 17, 2025 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
Fine Arts WorkshopFine Arts WorkshopWrite to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops
Central Ward
Free monthly workshops where Newark teens craft and share their own poetry, guided by local poets and MFA students. Write your verses, then take the mic at an optional open mic—or just listen and learn.
Teen poetry workshops
Creative expression
Open mic performance
Literary community
Tips
🎤performing at open mic is optional
✍️standout participants may become paid Poetry Ambassadors
Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops
Central Ward
Fine Arts WorkshopFine Arts WorkshopFree monthly workshops where Newark teens craft and share their own poetry, guided by local poets and MFA students. Write your verses, then take the mic at an optional open mic—or just listen and learn.
Teen poetry workshops
Creative expression
Open mic performance
Literary community
Tips
🎤performing at open mic is optional
✍️standout participants may become paid Poetry Ambassadors
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