Poetry Slam
About Poetry Slam
The SBCEO Poetry Slam Series guides students as they explore published poems while crafting original, written word performances. This series celebrates student voices and empowers expression. Teachers and students participate in workshops and mentor sessions that culminate in the competitive Santa Barbara County Poetry Slam.
We invite students in grade 9-12 throughout Santa Barbara County to compete in this unique creative series and competition.
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Poetry Slam Series 2024
Poetry Slam Series - 2024
- VIRTUAL Poetry Blitz Show, November 29, Wednesday at 4pm via Zoom (FREE)
- Poetry Slam Series (FREE), includes:
- VIRTUAL Mentor Poetry Workshops with Students: Teachers and students participate in interactive workshops with Get Lit Teaching Artists. Come to one or all three!
- December 4 (Monday)
- December 12 (Tuesday)
- January 10 (Wednesday)—all workshops held at 4 pm via Zoom
- VIRTUAL Mentor Office Hours: Mentor office hours are available for one-on-one or closer work on performance and writing.
- January 17 (Wednesday)
- January 24 (Wednesday) — all office hours held at 4 pm via Zoom
- VIRTUAL Dress Rehearsal, February 8, Thursday at 4 pm via Zoom
- IN-PERSON Poetry Slam, February 15, Thursday at 4:30pm in the SBCEO Auditorium
- VIRTUAL Mentor Poetry Workshops with Students: Teachers and students participate in interactive workshops with Get Lit Teaching Artists. Come to one or all three!
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
VIRTUAL Poetry Blitz Show. Nov. 29 at 4pm (FREE)
3rd Annual Poetry Slam Series (FREE)
(student and educator registration)
Mark your calendar for the SBCEO 2024 Poetry Slam Series culminating in a final poetry slam event on February 15, 2024.
Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio performs as a guest poet at the 2023 SBCEO Poetry Slam.
A panel of excited judges eagerly awaits the performances of the poets.
Samantha McDonald, winner of the 2023 SBCEO Poetry Slam performs her original poem, "Generational Burden."
Litzy Matematico performing her poem at the 2023 SBCEO Poetry Slam.
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FAQ
- How much does the Poetry Slam Series cost?
- Can a student participate without a teacher
- Will students perform their own poem or another poet's poem?
- Can a teacher sign their whole class up to participate?
- Do students have to attend all the meetings?
- Can I bring a guest to the final poetry slam performance?
- Will the final poetry slam performance be shared on the internet?
How much does the Poetry Slam Series cost?
Can a student participate without a teacher
Will students perform their own poem or another poet's poem?
Can a teacher sign their whole class up to participate?
Do students have to attend all the meetings?
Can I bring a guest to the final poetry slam performance?
Will the final poetry slam performance be shared on the internet?
Event Contact
Cate Tolnai
Director of Digital Learning
ctolnai@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5322
Rachel Lawton
Administrative Assistant
rlawton@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5222