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Blackout Poetry Workshop and Artist Talk
Blackout Poetry Workshop and Artist Talk
The Multimodal Lab invites you to explore the magic of found poetry with an Artist Talk and Blackout Poetry Workshop presented by Michelle Detorie, SBCC and the Multimodal Lab's own magnificent poet. Come find inspiration, tap into your creativity, and be in community. There is no experience required and materials will be provided.
Where: The Multimodal Lab (BC 102)
When: Tuesday May 13th from 11:30 am -12:30 pm and 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
Who: Staff, Faculty, and Students Welcome
Poetry of the People Writing Circle
Poetry of the People Writing Circle
Join us at the Multimodal Lab to create and share poetry together in community. Open to students, faculty, and staff.
We'll see you Tuesday April 29th from 2:30- 3:30 pm!
Lyricist Lounge
Lyricist Lounge
Join us at the Multimodal Lab to share your creative expression or flow - whether writing, music, or just vibing with your thoughts.
We'll see you Monday April 14th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm!
Write a Card for Valentine's Day
Write a Card for Valentine's Day
Write a card for a loved one! Write one for yourself!
Cards and writing materials provided.
When: Thursday, February 13th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: The the Multimodal Lab (BC 102)
Poetry Open Mic
Poetry Open Mic
We are thrilled to invite you to the Multimodal Lab for an afternoon of poetry in continuance of the poet Ariana Brown's artist talk and writing workshop on Feb. 11th!
When: Wednesday, February 12th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: The the Multimodal Lab (BC 102)
This event is part of our weeklong series "From Chichén Itzá to Giza: Black, Brown, & Queer Solidarity Love-In," which is co-created with Umoja, the Pride Center, and Raíces.
Bring poetry related to any of Love, Solidarity, Blackness, Brownness, Queerness or to anything that is in your heart or on your mind! Come and let us hear your voice!
Ariana Brown, Poet and Educator
Ariana Brown, Poet and Educator
Join us at the Multimodal Lab (BC 102) for a reading, artist talk, and writing workshop with the amazing Afro-Mexican, Queer poet, Ariana Brown, on Tuesday February 11th, 2025 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm!
Event Progression (all events in BC 102):
11:30am-12:30pm Reading & Artist Talk with Informal Q&A
12:30pm-1:00pm Reception (FOOD Provided!)
1:00pm-2:00pm Poetry Writing Workshop: Explore Your Voice Through Poetry!
Come for both events, just one, or just part of one to enjoy good poetry, good food, and good company!
Friends-giving
Friends-giving
Join us for food, coffee and tea, and boardgames as we celebrate Friendsgiving on Wednesday November 22nd, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
No RSVP needed. All welcome.
Poet Roberto Santago
Poet Roberto Santago
Recording of a workshop and reading with the San Francisco-based poet, dancer, and social worker Roberto Santiago.
Tuesday September 19th and 21st, 2024.
Queer Pizza
Queer Pizza
Latinx Panel on Fighting for Change
Latinx Panel on Fighting for Change
We hosted a Zoom panel with folks from the Latinx History Project, Human Rights Campaign, National Education Association, and the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, September 26th at 3 p.m.
Never Enough: A Queer Poetry Reading
Never Enough: A Queer Poetry Reading
We hosted a Zoom poetry event in the lab with Michelle Detorie and Vivian Storm, among others, on Wednesday September 27th at 10 a.m. This event was curated by Joshua Escobar for the Brooklyn Rail.
Latinx Heritage Month Drag Show and Lecture
Latinx Heritage Month Drag Show and Lecture
Join us for a performance with Lady J Monroe, also known as Julio Acevedo the Vice President of the DC-based Latinx History Project and organizer of Pride Drag Fashion Show at the Kennedy Center.
Thursday, October 5th 3-5 p.m. in the Multimodal Lab (BC 102)
This event is a collaboration with SB Pride and Joy, a queer festival throughout the city of Santa Barbara from October 5 - 8. Click here to learn more.
Dr. Victor Rios
Dr. Victor Rios
Join us for the One Book reading with Dr. Victor Rios, the celebrated sociologist and advisior to President Obama. Free books will be available for all students. If you'd like a free copy of Street Life before the event, just stop by the Lab. :)
Tuesday October 24th, 3-5 p.m.
PS 101, East Campus
Writing in the Galleries: Decolonizing Poetry
Writing in the Galleries: Decolonizing Poetry
Join us for a writing workshop with Professor Joshua Escobar
Thursday, October 26th, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. RSVP here:
https://www.sbma.net/events/writing-galleries-21
This event is a collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art's Education program.
Parallel Stories: A Reading and Talk with Eileen Myles
Parallel Stories: A Reading and Talk with Eileen Myles
Join us for a talk with poet Eileen Myles. Book signing to follow.
Saturday, October 28th, 2:30 p.m.
Mary Craig Auditorium, SBMA , downtown Santa Barbara
Free for students RSVP here:
https://www.sbma.net/events/parallel-stories-%E2%80%93-reading-and-conversation-eileen-myles
This event is a collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art's Education program.
Poet Alexandra Lytton Regalado
Poet Alexandra Lytton Regalado
Join us for the David Starkey Reading with celebrated Salvadorean poet and translator Alexandra Lytton Regalado
Sunday, December 3rd, 2 p.m.: Talk on Salvadorean poetry and immigration at SBMA's McCormick House (1600 Santa Barbara St.), a family friendly event with a reception and art activities for the kids.
Thursday, December 7th, 3-5 p.m.: Poetry Workshop led by Alexandra at the Multimodal Lab. Free. All welcome. No RSVP needed.
This event is a collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art's Artist in Residence program.
National Poetry Month Reading: Anselm Berrigan
National Poetry Month Reading: Anselm Berrigan
Join us for a reading with beloved NYC poet and teacher Anselm Berrigan, former director of the Poetry Project.
Friday, April 19, 12-1 p.m. on Zoom:
https://sbcc.zoom.us/j/88916996954?pwd=WvAQj5KGkRJTzKzaPKx1vBQ0b9bpyo.1
Meeting ID: 889 1699 6954 / Passcode: 362137
National Poetry Month: Workshop w/ Lara Mimosa Montes
National Poetry Month: Workshop w/ Lara Mimosa Montes
Join us for a Zoom poetry workshop with poet-scholar, and former editor at Triple Canopy Lara Mimosa Montes
Tuesday, April 30th, 1-2 p.m. on Zoom. Recording:
DACA Talk with Julio Acevedo
DACA Talk with Julio Acevedo
Join us for a Zoom talk with Vice President of the Latinx History Project, drag queen, and dreamer Julio Acevedo on DACA changes, processes, and resources.
Tuesday, February 27th, 12-1 p.m. on Zoom:
https://youtu.be/LoSLVY50byQ
Poet Bernard Ferguson
Poet Bernard Ferguson
March is Bernard Month! Join us for a series of workshops and readings with Bernard Ferguson.
Creative Writing Workshop: Thursday, March 7th at 11 a.m.
Recording: https://youtu.be/d0LO1WJ99Ps
Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Writing in the Galleries Workshop: Online. Thursday, March 21th. 5:30-7 p.m.
RSVP here: https://www.sbma.net/events/writing-galleries-24
This is a collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Graywolf Press.
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