The Platform is a literary open mic featuring first time readers, early career writers and seasoned, published poets and authors. We encourage original poetry or prose and you’ll always find a supportive literary community ready to listen. Each reader gets a 4 minute maximum reading time. To sign up send an email to info@artsbythepeople.org with THE PLATFORM in the subject line.

The Platform, Wednesday, January 6, 8-9:30PM, hosted by Marsha Guirlande Pierre. This is a special Platform to bring in a better New Year and encourage collective creativity! We are asking artists in any media to present work (video, photography, poetry, prose, visual art, dance, theater, etc) based on "Imagining Utopia." 5 minutes maximum to present.