POETIX was an experiential arts program designed to empower high-risk youth with a powerful vehicle of self-expression and developing communication skills

  • LEAF in Schools and Streets

    The Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) provided arts experiences for youth throughout the region and POETIX was a regular program on their roster for 11 years

  • The Poetix Vanguard

    National Slam Champions and powerhouse poets from throughout the southeast populated this troupe of performance poets featured at arts events and festivals

  • Gang Violence Prevention

    Partnering with a psychotherapy agency, POETIX was offered to juvenile inmates as part of a gang violence prevention initiative in western North Carolina

  • Destiny Arts Center

    The POETIX program was briefly affiliated with the legendary Destiny Arts Center serving Oakland, CA

  • The Poetix Lounge

    This event series hosted through Catalyst Productions created a unique non-competitive format to showcase seasoned poets and newcomers alike

  • The Spitfire Cafe

    Spitfire was a series of opportunities for poets under 18 to perform their original work