SNFL Poetry Open Mic with Gibney Dance

Come and share your work with the world at SNFL’s Poetry Open Mic. Participants can share their original work for up to five minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show up on time to get a slot!

This program is in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor.

This session will feature a special performance by Gibney Dance’s Hands are for Holding® program.

Registration saves you a seat; it does not guarantee mic time.

About the Performance

Experience a live demonstration of Gibney's Hands are for Holding® program that uses dance and movement to address intimate partner violence (IPV) as well as promote healthy relationships and mental health. This special demonstration will include a live performance, an optional offering to move your body as well as support resources for IPV and mental health.

Open Mic Community Guidelines

• The Poetry Open Mic is a library program of adults gathered to share original poetry and appreciate others’ creative work.
• We share a common goal of appreciating the artistic outlet and experience of poetry.
• Participants are welcome with a wide variety of experience in performing their poems. If this is your first time or fiftieth time reading your work, we hope you enjoy and we appreciate your participation.
• Participants agree to respectfully listen and appreciate others’ performances, without interruption, during their allotted time (5 minutes).
• Participants are not able to use instruments, recorded sound, or videos and photos; the Open Mic is intended for poetry and spoken word performances.
• Participants agree to keep an open mind and to support others’ perspectives in order to gain insight into poetry and its relationship to art and life in general. This may include content that challenges and inspires us.

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.