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Who was Phillis Wheatley, the first African American poet to publish a book?
2023 marks the 250th anniversary of Phillis Wheatley's "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral," the first book of poetry published by an enslaved poet and only the third by an American woman. -
'Going to Mars' explores the past and Afrofuturism of poet Nikki Giovanni's work
The film is being screened at the Cinefest Latino Boston festival. -
From slams to sidewalks, poetry is alive in Greater Boston
Readings, open mics and contests abound in the Boston area as popularity for poetry continues to grow. -
Boston Ballet makes waves with ’La Mer,’ drawing attention to our vulnerable and vast oceans
Acclaimed choreographer Nanine Linning teams up with scientists at Woods Hole to raise awareness about ocean preservation. -
In hands of Andrew Bird, Dickinson's 'Funeral, in my Brain,' becomes an indie pop ballad
The pop-singer is joined by Phoebe Bridgers on vocals to create a simple melody. -
Open Studio: How Step Afrika! dances to the beat of a different drum
Watch the latest episode of Open Studio. -
Open Studio: Poetry & Prose special
Open Studio with Jared Bowen takes viewers inside the creative process, offering a blend of profiles, performances and contemporary exhibitions by artists in Greater Boston, New England and across the country. -
Amanda Gorman on the power of harsh truths and reimagining what it means to be a poet
The Harvard graduate made history as the nation’s youngest inaugural poet at President Biden's swearing-in ceremony in 2021. -
Poet Tracy K. Smith on using language to find the truth
She thinks the power of poetry lies in its ability to ask you to slow down and see things in a different way. -
Open Studio: How NFTs are changing the arts, and the lasting power of a Ukrainian tradition
Dive into the arts world in New England with Jared Bowen on Open Studio
