CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Say Sumthn- Youth Poetry Slam & Showcase
The 2026 Say Sumthn’ Poetry Workshop and Showcase - presented by Art Prevails Project – is a competition that places a dual emphasis on writing and performance. Youth poets, under the direction of professional poets/educators, will harness their creativity and personal experience to create original work that reflects their personal experiences and perspectives. The showcase will feature poems from youth poets created during a 5-week workshop led by professional poets and educators.
The Bard in Bars
The Bard in Bars blends the brilliance of Shakespeare with the rhythm and energy of hip hop and a live orchestra. Two locations, one special production!
Tickets on sale soon!
BFA- Art Walls
Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Ashlee was deeply influenced by a rich blend of music, African American history, and African culture. These early experiences sparked a passion for the arts that began at thirteen when she was first introduced to various art forms, eventually leading her to study oil painting in advanced courses.
After relocating to Florida, Ashlee continued to pursue her artistic vision, exploring Afro-surrealism as a means of expressing the complexities of the Black experience. Her work blends abstract forms, vibrant colors, and cultural symbolism, delving into themes of identity, healing, and empowerment. Ashlee’s goal is to create art that serves as a collective tool for therapeutic healing, inviting viewers to connect with and reflect on the diverse narratives that shape our shared existence.
Of House and Home- Short Play Festival
Art Prevails Project presents Of House and Home, a festival of bold new short plays written by talented South Florida playwrights. This carefully curated show features readings of plays that will tickle your funny bone, tug on your heartstrings or possibly do both. Part of the Amplify Arts Series.
The Mic Is Open
A monthly artist showcase and open mic with a smooth vibe and engaging atmosphere.An exciting monthly event featuring poets, actors, singers, and a relaxed atmosphere in Ft. Lauderdale
Give Miami Day
Support Art Prevails Project this Give Miami Day.
Give Miami Day is an online fundraising event for over 1,000 nonprofits in Greater Miami. It's your chance to witness the overwhelming generosity of our community and an opportunity for every person to play a role in shaping a Greater Miami that we are proud to call home. As the financial fuel for over 1,000 nonprofits, this community-wide event is The Miami Foundation’s largest annual initiative to help build a thriving Greater Miami.
Early giving begins November 15!
The Happening: Love & Hate
Love & Hate (and everything in between) is a journey of the human experience, told through drama, music, and poetry. This latest installment of Art Prevails Project’s multidisciplinary experience, The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, explores themes of self-worth, relationships, and the complexities of work and family dynamics, pulling from current events, popular music, and classic literature. With moments that will make you smile, move, and reflect, Love & Hate examines who we are and how we show up for ourselves and each other.
Two weekends November 8-9 & 14-15!
The Bard in Bars
What happens when you mix some of Shakespeare's most compelling works with the rhythm and energy of some of Hip Hop's greatest hits played live by a 12-piece ensemble?
You get The Bard in Bars, presented by Art Prevails Project. Written and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, The Bard in Barsis a rhythmic, energetic journey that will transport you back to 11th grade English class while nodding your head to violins and cellos. Art Prevails Project's talented ensemble of actors bring new and exciting energy to the classic words of one of history's most prolific writers. From literary scholar to Hip Hop enthusiast, The Bard in Bars has something for every audience member to enjoy.
For tickets visit https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/the-bard-in-bars-2025
The Mic Is Open
Come vibe with us at our monthly open mics featuring some of South Florida’s best artists!
Improv Worksh
Join Art Prevails Project for a fun night of learning basic improvisational techniques, improve your confidence and come out of your shell.
RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-with-art-prevails-project-tickets-630295459687
Our Voices: Writing Workshop
Free community-centered writing workshops that explore identity and well-being through poetry and narrative writing.
Our Voices: Festival Of Words
Our Voices: Festival of Words is an open-air Festival of Words at Samuel Delevoe Park and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, celebrating the power of literature and literacy.
The festival showcases local creatives and world-renowned artists, hosted by the Art Prevails Project, a not-for-profit collective that invests in creativity and literacy for all to prosper.
This year's festival features poetry readings and lectures featuring respected authors and speakers, including, Mahogany L. Browne, Ashley M. Jones and more.
Bring your blankets and chairs, and come by any time from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to enjoy:
🎵 Live Performances
🖌 Interactive Workshops
📚 Panel Discussions
🖼 Children’s Village
🤝 Small Business Market
🎭 Free Books, Food, & Beverages
View details on our website -ourvoicesfest.com
Grab your free tickets for entry. We will send you an email reminder.
The first 300 attendees will receive a voucher for a complimentary meal.
RSVP for free!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-voices-festival-of-words-25-tickets-1144446312729
An Evening With…
Join us for An Evening With at the Broward County Main Library! As part of the Our Voices: Festival of Words weekend, writer, poet, educator, and organizer Mahogany L. Browne wil join us. This evening will also feature a reading by and conversation with Fabienne Josaphat, author of Kingdom of No Tomorrow. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening! See you there!
RSVP for free! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-tickets-1144426734169
The Lit Lounge
Opening Reception and Artist Showcase for Our Voices: Festival of Words
An exciting night to kick off Our Voices: Festival of Words 2025. With performances by Purple Flux and more to come! And featuring music by DJ Rickyy setting the vibes.
Light bites and wine/beer with each ticket purchase
To purchase tickets, click link below
Improv Workshop
Join Art Prevails Project for a fun night of learning basic improvisational techniques, improve your confidence and come out of your shell.
RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-with-art-prevails-project-tickets-630295459687
Say Sumthn' Teen Poetry Showcase
The Say Sumthn' Poetry Showcase -presented by Art Prevails Project- is an experience that places dual emphasis on writing and performance. Youth poets, under the direction of professional poets/educators, harness their creativity and personal experience to create original work that reflects their personal experiences and perspectives.
Prizes -including cash awards- will be presented to participants based on creativity, performances, and citizenship.
Grab tickets here.
The Mic Is Open
Come vibe with us at our monthly open mics featuring some of South Florida’s best artists!
Improv Workshop
Join Art Prevails Project for a fun night of learning basic improvisational techniques, improve your confidence and come out of your shell.
RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-with-art-prevails-project-tickets-630295459687
Improv Workshop
Join Art Prevails Project for a fun night of learning basic improvisational techniques, improve your confidence and come out of your shell.
RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-with-art-prevails-project-tickets-630295459687
The Mic Is Open
Come vibe with us at our monthly open mics featuring some of South Florida’s best artists!
Kijiji Moja
Kijiji Moja means “one village” in Swahili and this event promises to be an immersive experience, celebrating diverse cultures and fostering unity within the community. Event highlights include tribal storytelling, live entertainment, arts and crafts, a bounce house, vendors, and more. Come see live performances from some Art Prevails Project favorites!
The Mic Is Open
Come vibe with us at our monthly open mics featuring some of South Florida’s best artists!
Write It Out
Art Prevails Project hosts monthly writing workshops for the community leading up to our Festival of Words in April 2025.
Each workshop will feature exercises that explore community and identity and give participants the opportunity to creatively express their thoughts, emotions and experiences.
At the end of the workshop experience, some participants will have the opportunity to share their work at the culminating festival.
These artists will receive an honorarium for their participation in the festival.
Write On!
Write On! - Creative writing workshop
Come join us at the African-American Research Library And Cultural Center for an inspiring creative writing workshop!
The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape - Vol. 6
Don’t miss the next installment of our annual, multidisciplinary experience. It’s Volume 6, and wea re talking Power to the People.
There are 6 shows over 2 weekends, so you have plenty opportunities to catch it. November 16-17/November 22-23.
Make plans.
Make a date.
See you there!
Our Voices: Festival of Words
Our Voices is an open-air Festival of Words at Roosevelt Gardens Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, celebrating the power of literature and literacy.
Come by anytime from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to enjoy:
🎵 Live Performances
🖌 Interactive Workshops
📚 Panel Discussions
🖼 Children’s Village
🤝 Small Business Market
🎭 Free Books, Food, & Beverages
An Evening with Jericho Brown
Join us for a cozy night filled with poetry and conversation featuring Jericho Brown, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet
As part of the Our Voices: Festival of Words weekend, Pulitzer Prize-winner Jericho Brown wil join us.
Mr. Brown will offer a brief poetry reading and engage in conversation with writer and storyteller, Nadege Green.
An Evening With will also feature the debut readings of the finalists from our Of House and Home playwriting contest.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening! See you there!
The Lit Lounge
Opening Reception and Artist Showcase for Our Voices: Festival of Words
An exciting night to kick off Our Voices: Festival of Words 2024.
With performances by
LaVie
Christell Roach
Alexander Star
And featuring music by Hi-Power Ent. and DJ Echo Slim setting the vibes.
complimentary lights bites and wine/beer with each ticket purchase
Our Voices: Writing Workshop
Art Prevails Project hosts monthly writing workshops for the community leading up to our Festival of Words in April 2024.
Each workshop will feature exercises that explore community and identity and give participants the opportunity to creatively express their thoughts, emotions and experiences.
At the end of the workshop experience, some participants will have the opportunity to share their work at the culminating festival. These artists will receive an honorarium for their participation in the festival.
Ages 16 and up.
Support has been provided by the following Funds at the Community Foundation of Broward:
David and Francie Horvitz Family Fund Harold D. Franks Fund
The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund