Perform 2023 in Ipswich, Massachusetts

Perform - Language Lives in Ipswich

Thursday, October 5th
Help kick off Illuminations 2023 at Ebsco Hall
Language Lives: Poetry & Spoken Word - Theme: Illuminate
Verse, Spoken Word, Lyric Poetry: No matter the style authors are welcome to stand up with never spoken or published, modern or historic, memorized or notes in hand. Poets and Writers can sign up for a 3, 5, or 8 minute block.

Friday, October 6th
Language Lives: Illuminating Stories
Bring characters, plot and transformation to this live story telling event. Yes, you can bring notes. All blocks will be 5 minutes and arranged by target audience. (i.e. family friendly stories earlier and adult themes later in the evening)

Perform @ Language Lives

There are a range of opportunities for poets, authors and storytellers on Thursday & Friday evenings.

Book time "On the Stage" Time to show of or share your talents. Throughout the day people are invited onto the stage to take part in specific topics lead by a range of community members. Each session will have it’s own flavor depending on the facilitator.

Emerging Writers & Artists

This Art & Authoring Festival is open to established and emerging writers and artists. Students young and seasoned are encouraged to take part in the event and the event planning.

Language Lives in Ipswich

To make this event a success we will need a range of people willing to spearhead parts of the festival. We will also need volunteers, performers, authors and artists from throughout the area.

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Join Us - We are looking for...

Poetry Slam / Spoken Word Organizer
Live Storytelling Trainer / Organizer
Poetry Slam / Spoken Word MC
Live Storytelling MC
2D Artists that create work that could translate to book design, illustration, book cover photography and art
Writers, poets, voice actors and spoken word performers

Help others in the Community

We look forward to building a schedule of exciting and interesting workshops with a range of readers, writers and artists.

On The Stage

You don't have to be a well known author or artist to book a time on the Speakers Stage. This Art & Authoring Festival is looking for interesting people and organizations share information in a relaxed conversational forum open to the public.

Book a Table

Table space for selling illustrations, books, art and photography. Join together with colleagues, peers or man the space alone.

Do a Book Reading or Signing

"On the Stage" or at a Table promote your printed work.
You can also plan to spend your time at the event touring, chatting and making connections with people for collaboration.

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Perform - Language Lives in Ipswich

Perform @ Language Lives

Take Part

Emerging Writers & Artists

Language Lives in Ipswich

Join Us - We are looking for...

Help others in the Community

Read or Talk

Authors, Poets, and Voice Actors are invited to share their work and voices with the event attendees.

On The Stage

You don't have to be a well known author or artist to book a time on the Speakers Stage. This Art & Authoring Festival is looking for interesting people and organizations share information in a relaxed conversational forum open to the public.

Book a Table

Table space for selling illustrations, books, art and photography. Join together with colleagues, peers or man the space alone.

Do a Book Reading or Signing

"On the Stage" or at a Table promote your printed work.
You can also plan to spend your time at the event touring, chatting and making connections with people for collaboration.

Perform - Language Lives in Ipswich

Perform @ Language Lives

Take Part

Emerging Writers & Artists

Language Lives in Ipswich

Join Us - We are looking for...

Help others in the Community

Read or Talk

Authors, Poets, and Voice Actors are invited to share their work and voices with the event attendees.

On The Stage

You don't have to be a well known author or artist to book a time on the Speakers Stage. This Art & Authoring Festival is looking for interesting people and organizations share information in a relaxed conversational forum open to the public.

Book a Table

Table space for selling illustrations, books, art and photography. Join together with colleagues, peers or man the space alone.

Do a Book Reading or Signing

"On the Stage" or at a Table promote your printed work. You can also plan to spend your time at the event touring, chatting and making connections with people for collaboration.

"On the Stage" or at a Table promote your printed work.
You can also plan to spend your time at the event touring, chatting and making connections with people for collaboration.