About us
Calling all poetry people!
North Florida Poetry Hub is hosted by the charity https://www.hopeathand.org/ and is sponsored by the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, the City of Jacksonville, the Community Foundation, the Cummer Family Foundation, the Delores Barr Weaver Fund and the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation.
Hope at Hand offers different ways to explore poetry. Hope at Hand's community mission is to provide poetry lessons for at-risk youth, but our MeetUps are for anyone in North Florida who has a love of words.
For specific information or questions, contact Ruth@NorthFloridaPoetryHub.org.
Upcoming events
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Virtual Blackout Poetry
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for our first-ever VIRTUAL Blackout Poetry Workshop. Open to the public and perfect for middle school reading levels and up!
In this workshop, you will learn how to create blackout poetry. To “write” this poem, you will need a page ripped out (gasp!) of a book, then you cross out 90% of the words. The words left on the page make your poem.Hope at Hand is sponsored in part by City of Jacksonville, Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, The Jim Moran Foundation, Florida Division of Arts and Culture, Dolores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund, Cummer Family Foundation and generous supporters just like you!
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Art & Poetry After Dark | First Wednesdays
LaVilla Art Gallery, 300 West Adams St, Jacksonville, FL, USArt & Poetry After Dark | First Wednesday Experience
📍 The Grand Jax | 300 W Adams St, Downtown Jax
📅 Every First Wednesday
🕕 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎟️ https://artnpoetryafterdark.eventbrite.comEnjoy gallery tours, live performances, spoken word, visual art, and vendor pop-ups in a vibrant after-hours vibe.
🎤 Curated by Toya Goodman, Lavilla Art Gallery & Co-Hosted by Lena Pearl
Presented by the new Grand Duval in association with sponsors Elite Group Media, Sonar Audio Visuals & Power904 Online Radio
Creative partners: Records & Vibes
Food by Rollin With Delta | Misstery Ladi Food truck &
Vip Food Experience by Soul N' Spice✨ What to Expect:
🎭 Live Performances | Artist Pop-ups | Poetry Cyphers | Visual Art Displays
7 PM – 8 PM 🎨 LaVilla Art Gallery Tours & Live Music
Take a curated stroll through the Lavilla Art gallery. Live Music by local artists & Dj NostalgicJ
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM 🎤 Art & Poetry After Dark
Live art, spoken word, and music hosted by Makeeta Le Model. This is where vibes meet visuals—an open mic and live performance experience unlike any other.
9:30 PM – 10 PM 👨🏽🎨 Artist Talk & Intermission
This intermission centers the visual artist in residence, offering an intimate walkthrough of select works on display. Guests are invited by Gallery Curator Toya Goodman to engage in a brief Artist Q&A and are encouraged to support the artist by purchasing original artwork, limited merchandise, or make a direct contribution in support of the artist’s work.
10 PM- Close | 🌙 After Dark Session
When the lights dim and the room settles, the After Dark Session begins. This final hour offers a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere where creatives explore layered emotions, storytelling, and sound in a space curated for mature audiences and late-night connection.10 attendees
The Grand Downtown, First Wednesday of every month
The Grand Downtown, 300 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL, USJoin us after the DTJAX ARTWALK for Art & Poetry After Dark this Wednesday at
The Grand Downtown 300 W Adams St 8pm-11pm, sponsored by @thegrandjax @bespokehousejax @records_n_vibesFind more info here: Thegrandjax | Jacksonville FL | Facebook
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Past events
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