OUR PROJECTS  

Programs, Partnerships & Upcoming Events  

36 Schools Project	Who: High Schools Like Countryside HS, Dixie Hollins HS, Gulf HS & Land O'Lakes HS! What: Pro-Bono Performance Poetry When: January 2009 to January 2010 Why: Research shows that exposure to artistic programming results in higher GPAs and lower drop out rates. However, after a $400 million budget cut, Florida schools are severely cutting artistic programming, if not eliminating it entirely.     Our Spoken Word Poets and Teaching Artists will travel into underfunded schools and bring empowering writing workshops to teens and at-risk youth. All educational institutions (this includes libraries, community centers that focus on education/tutoring, and more) are eligible! DOWNLOAD THE 36 SCHOOLS APPLICATION
Slam In The Summer Project	Who: The Warrior Woman & The YWCA of Tampa Bay What: Week-Long Creative Summer Camp for Under-Privileged Teens When: July 2009 Why: Summer is a difficult time for parents. Without the focus of schools, it's all too easy for teens to get into trouble. We're here to offer a creative substitute for the summer doldrums.    The Warrior Woman, Inc. and the YWCA of Tampa Bay will bring affordable summer camps to under-privileged teens in St. Petersburg and beyond. With scholarships available, teens can become part of a creative week that includes spoken word poetry, art projects, CD recording, theatre games and much more!
Poetry Is . . . Prison Tour	Who: The Warrior Woman, Inc & Poetry Is . . . Prison Tour What: Prison Tour When: March 2009: Women's History Month Why: We want to aid inmates' rehabilitation by offering them powerful and uplifting spoken word poetry events.    Lizz Straight, host of WMNF's award-winning "Poetry Is", began her mission two years ago by traveling into correctional institutions for February's Black History Month. Now, armed with talented artists, we will spend March traveling to prisions across the state of Florida performing powerful poetry . . .  about women!
	Who: Adrienne Nadeau & The Studio@620 What: A Monologue Series About Race, Religion, Appearance, and                Sexuality in America Today When: April 30, May 1, May 2. 2009 Why: Fundraiser for The 36 Schools Project    What began as a Senior Project at the University of Tampa has blossomed into so much more! Adrienne Nadeau wrote, directed, and performed in a staged reading of Stereotypes In America two years ago for UT. Now, partnering with The Studio@620 and talented local performers, the acclaimed play will go on as a Fundraising Event.
Ruth Eckerd Hall	Who: Adrienne Nadeau & Ruth Eckerd Hall's Hoffman Institute What: PASSport, Artists On The Road & Summer Camp When: Year Round Why: Parents need an established organization that can provide artistic events and programs to children and teens in the community, as well as partner with schools to ensure that children get the creative outlet they need.    Visit Ruth Eckerd Hall or The Hoffman Institute to learn about their fabulous programs and how you, your children, and your school can benefit from their engaging events.