Program Details
The Be Heard MN youth poetry slam series (Be Heard) is an annual series that seeks to identify a cohort of six teen poets with Minnesota addresses to represent youth voice through public performance, commissioned works, panel discussions, and more while simultaneously receiving mentorship in writing, performance, and publication from some of Minnesota’s premiere spoken word artists.
Actively engaging young people since 2013, Be Heard alumnae have gone on to receive full-tuition scholarships for college, fellowships, grants, publication opportunities, and more. Past coaches have included Crescent Moon, Danez Smith, Hieu Minh Nguyen, Khary Jackson, and more.
Be Heard MN 2024
Join us for the semi-final showcase on March 16th, 2024 at Pillsbury House + Theatre at 7:00p. Then, again, for the final competition at The Walker Art Center on March 30th, 2024, also at 7:00p.
Click here to purchase tickets for semi-finals.
Click here to purchase tickets for finals.
How Can You Support Youth Voice?
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS for #BeHeard 2024
| $15 | Supports one meal for a #BeHeard24 poet |
| $75 | Covers meal costs for one day for one #BeHeard24 poet |
| $250 | Covers housing costs for one night for two #BeHeard24 poets |
| $500 | Supports transportation to Festivals for #BeHeard24 poets |
| $1000 | Covers housing and provides meal support for #BeHeard24 poets |
| $2500 | Covers ground transportation and housing for #BeHeard24 poets |
| $4000 | Covers the expenses of the entire crew to one festival |
| $8000 | Covers the entire #BeHeard24 crew’s expenses to both festivals |
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
| $10+ | |
| $50+ | · Personalized thank you! |
| $250+ | · Personalized thank you!
· Name added to supporters listed on the website |
| $500+ | · Personalized thank you!
· Name added to supporters listed on the website · Receive one free swag item of your choosing |
| $1000+ | · Personalized thank you!
· Name added to supporters listed on the website · Receive one free swag item of your choosing · Receive one free ticket to any TruArtSpeaks event in 2024 |
| $2500+ | · Personalized thank you!
· Name added to supporters listed on the website · Receive one free swag item of your choosing § Receive one free ticket to any TruArtSpeaks event in 2024 § Name listed in the printed programs for semi-finals and finals |
All donations are charitable and tax-deductible.
For more information contact info@truartspeaks.org
