CINCINNATI POETRY SLAM
WELCOME
Upcoming 2021 Cincinnati Poetry Slam event dates:
March 11 - VIRTUAL OPEN MIC (No entry fee)
May 6 - VIRTUAL SLAM ($30 entry fee)
July 16 - SLAM @ FINDLAY MARKET (No entry fee)
August 19 - OPEN MIC @ FIVE POINTS ALLEY (No entry fee)
September 11 - SLAM @ ARTSVILLE ($30 entry fee)
October 21 - OPEN MIC @ FIVE POINTS ALLEY (No entry fee)
November 13 - SLAM @ ARTSVILLE ($30 entry fee)
Must be at least 18 years old to register. Dates and platforms are subject to change.
ABOUT CINCINNATI POETRY SLAM
Cincinnati Poetry Slam was founded and executive produced by legendary,
award-winning spoken word artist and entrepreneur,
Kimberly “DuWaup” Bolden.
Cincinnati Poetry Slam is powered by Elementz.
Cincinnati Poetry Slam showcases artists
from around Cincinnati, the midwest, and beyond. This event
supports unity in the community by providing opportunities for
poets, spoken word artists, community members, and business owners
to connect in a space where all feel welcome and supported.
As we all know, the power of unity is undeniable.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Kimberly “DuWaup” Bolden is a nationally known poet
and spoken word artist who has been writing creatively,
performing, and hosting artist showcase events for almost two decades.
DuWaup has toured and performed in numerous cities around the country alongside
some of today’s most prolific and profound artists. She is the founder and Executive Producer of Cincinnati Poetry Slam as well as the Marketing Manager and Poetry Programs Coordinator for Elementz Hip Hop Cultural Center located in Cincinnati, OH. She has won spoken word competitions and awards, both as a solo artist and as a member of spoken word groups and collectives. DuWaup has collaborated with other creatives on major spoken word events, recording projects, stage plays, web series, and publications. She is set to release her first book title "SINCERELY, DuWaup" which is a collection of poetry and prose that spans her twenty-year career as a writer and performance poet. "SINCERELY, DuWuap" is set to release in December 2021. For additional details and information about DuWaup, visit www.duwaup.com.
