SenYAcum Edutainment in association with JCDC is delighted to announce the 8th Annual Staging of the highly anticipating Jamaica Poetry Festival at the newly renovated Louise Bennett Garden Theater on Sunday August 12, 2018.
Free Creative Writing Workshops
The day commences with Youth/Family-Friendly Creative Writing Workshops from 10 am – 2 pm featuring the Canadian writer, author, singer and poet musician, Shauntay Grant.
The Feast of Poetree – Jamaica Poetry Festival 2018
The main event – Jamaica Poetry Festival – Poetry Showcase which is aptly dubbed The Feast of Poetree commences at 7:00 pm and shall serve an eclectic menu of creative arts and iconic artistes from Jamaica and the international community.
JPF 2018 Features – Lorna Goodison, Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze, Dr Velma Pollard, Lenny Little-White, Yasus Afari, Ka’Bu Ma’at Kheru, Shauntay Grant (Canada), Anord Sichinsambwe (Tanzania), Antonia Valaire, Ras JaJa, Wise Wurdz, Asante Amen, Spolly and host Dufton Shepherd.
Our JPF 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze courtesy of SenYAcum, JPF 2018 and the National Library of Jamaica – Poet Laureate Program.
Partners – Jamaica Poetry Festival 2018 is being presented in partnership with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) & IRIE FM.
Supporting Jamaican Poetry
Tickets are available at: Bookophilia, Fontana Pharmacies, Music Mart, JCDC, White Bones Cafe, IOJ, Mi Hungry, Vew Leaf Vegetarian, Ashanty Oasis and the Gate.
We look forward to your presence and support of Jamaican Poets and Poetree.
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