4ArtistsONLY- No Spectators: Black Artists Dinner @ Verbal Oasis Spoken Word Festival!

Inspired Child Community presents 

4ArtistsONLY- No Spectators: Black Artists Dinner @ The Verbal Oasis Spoken Word Festival

Unite with fellow Black artists to foster community, creativity, and collaboration. Enjoy dinner catered by Igniting Flames FoEver and then stay for the Verbal Oasis Spoken Word Festival!

4th Annual Verbal Oasis Spoken Word Festival

Verbal Oasis Presents Muezz Infuezzion (Pronounced Muse Infusion) Poetry Show

Spoken Word infused with BLUES, Jazz, SOUL, rock, & FUNK

Featuring Spoken Word artist Shakiah and Darryl Foto, Live painting by Kay The Paint Lady

Hosted by Verbal Oasis

The Muezzicians: Brittany Davis (Keys), Darry Wilmore (Bass), and Chris Patin(Drums)

Explore your craft during our pre-show writing session, Express yourself on the open mic , Experience our unique sound showcasing local and national poets trading verses, phrases, and riffs with live musicians. Expose your ears to an evening of energy and elegance ending with an elevating jam session.

We welcome a mature and diverse community audience and is committed to our mission of providing opportunities for Artist of Color to feature their talents, develop their craft, and be paid competitively for their gifts and contributions as well as creating a space for community building.

Show Set:

6:30 pm Writing Session with Featured Poet Shakiah

7 pm Jam Session: BLUES, Jazz, SOUL, rock, & FUNK

7:20 - 8:00 Open Mic & Spotlight Poet (sign up at 7 p.m)

8:15 - 8:40 Featured Poet & Band

8:40 - 9:00 Jam Session

Event Highlights:

Build Community: Foster connections that amplify awareness of fellow artists' work and talents.

Community Meal & Conversation: Share a meal and engage in meaningful dialogue with like-minded creatives.

Enjoy the Verbal Oasis Spoken Word Festival!

This event is designed to empower you to:

Elevate Our Artistic Community: Come together to uplift, inspire, and celebrate our diverse artistic expressions.

Increase Collaboration: Connect with fellow artists, fostering new connections and collaborations.

Amplify Our Collective Voice: Unite to create a powerful collective voice within the art world. 

Provide Resources: Gain valuable insights and resources to nurture and preserve our artistic legacy.

Secure Our Craft's Legacy: Learn strategies to ensure the longevity and impact of our artistic contributions.

Embrace Our Heritage: Celebrate the rich African, Black, African Diasporic, and African American artistic heritage.

Build Meaningful Connections: Forge genuine friendships and connections with fellow artists.

for more information please email: inspiredchildcommunity@gmail.com