The Magic of Poetry Like Never Before – SYNERGY: An Immersive Multidisciplinary Poetic Experience
September 19, 20 & 21 – Family Day on 9/21
Join us for JCPOFEST, a bold celebration of poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and artistic innovation. This immersive experience features acclaimed poets, community voices, live music, thought-provoking panels, hands-on workshops, and interactive installations. More than a festival, SYNERGY is a movement—exploring the powerful connections between poetry, science, philosophy, technology, and the arts.
Festival Highlights Include:
– Film Poems: “Eye Write” – curated by Melida Rodas
Featuring:
- I. Buenaventura
- River Dandelion
- Cheryl Gross
- Ayesha Raees
– Panel: “Poetry to Move the People” – curated and produced by I. Buenaventura
Featuring:
- Ashna Ali
- Kay Ulanday Barrett
- Emanuel Xavier
- Jasmine Reid
– Qwert Poetry – analog typewriter workshops with Pierce Logan
– Poetry-Inspired Sculpture Garden – curated by Tina Maneca
– Verse and Vision: Community Mosaic – curated by Mariana Morete
– Poetic Justice – gallery exhibition curated by Yun Jung Rhee
– Master of Ceremonies and Poet: Jeff Dess
Performances:
- Melida Rodas, Jersey City Poet Laureate 2025-2026
- Ann Wallace, Jersey City Poet Laureate 2023-2024
- Rashad Wright,Jersey City Poet Laureate 2019-2020
- Le Fiddler
- Gissel Bellas
- Sofia Carrasco
- Victor Sottomayor
- Lisa Marie Basile
- Theta Pavis
- Brona Nielsen
- Jersey City Cabaret
- Marc DelGuice
- Cara Hagan
- Katelyn Halpern
- Kim Ima
+ over 100 more Multi-Media Artists and Poets!
Tickets: $35
Presented by
Melida Rodas, Poet Laureate of Jersey City - The Jersey City Poetry Festival (JCPOFEST)
Founder / Creative Director / Executive Producer / Interdisciplinary Curator
Come reimagine poetry—live, electric, and unforgettable.