Outside Voices Poetry Workshop is for teens

An Outside Voices Poetry Workshop is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon at the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens of Monroe on April 15.
This program is open to all teens age 15-19. Marginalized or minority teens would benefit most from this type of programming. This workshop is free, but registration at bmuseum.org is required to attend. Only 20 spots are available.
“This workshop will help you tell your story through poetry, give you time to practice performing, and provide feedback to improve your writing,” the Biedenhard news release states. “Workshop host and local poet, Roxanne Santos, will guide you through stress releasing writing activities and help you discover your outside voice.”
With the sudden increase of mental health concerns such as suicide, depression and a general feeling of isolation, the program seeks to create a way to promote creativity, self-care, inclusion and connection.
Roxanne Santos is an educator and performance poet in Monroe. She is an Arts Council Educator of the Year nominee and a member of Black Creatives Circle.
“Our youth have been particularly susceptible to this trauma during COVID, and are in desperate need of positive outlets to express themselves,” according to the news release.
Outside Voices is a series of workshops, Open-Mics and special performances for anyone interested in opportunities for self-expression through performance poetry and storytelling. The purpose is to ensure a safe inclusive space for literary artists that promotes a platform for healing and growth.
To regiser visit: bmuseum.org or call 318-387-5281.
About the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens of Monroe
The Biedenharn Museum & Gardens is composed of a historic home filled with antiques and artifacts, formal English gardens, and a Coca-Cola and Bible Museum.