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. While we often consider AI and the content created with it fascinating and even impressive, The Platform is not the venue for such things. 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 7:45PM, Readings begin at 8 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