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 5 minute maximum reading time.*
* Amount of time may change due to number of sign-ups

We do not want writing that was created—entirely or partially—with AI software. Our open mic is meant to be an outlet for human creativity only.

We offer a free writing workshop before the Open Mic.

When: First Wednesday of every month. Workshop starts at 7PM, Sign ups from 7:30PM, Open Mic 7:45 to 9:30PM

Where: Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison, NJ
Madison Community Arts Center is barrier free. If you need assistance call us at 973.703.5500 or Email info@artsbythepeople.org