O, Miami Poetry

?? The 2025 O, Miami Poetry Festival is almost here! We're kicking things off with a first look at the projects and events coming this April—with more rolling out soon. Our mission stays the same: for everyone in Miami to encounter a poem during Poetry Month. Thank you for 14 incredible years of support! We can't wait to share more of what’s ahead. Explore some of this year’s Poetry Festival here https://bit.ly/4kSnRzs ?

There’s just 30 days left until the 2025 O, Miami Poetry Festival begins! ?? We can't wait to share this year's incredible projects with you. Stay tuned for a sneak peek at what's coming! ???

In January, we got a surprise in our inbox ?? O, Miami board chair, Tom Healy, and board member, P. Scott Cunningham, were featured in Poem-a-Day on Poets.org! We are honored to be part of a creative community full of poets, where words inspire and connect us. ? Swipe to read their full poems!

Meet Dana Raja Wahab—editor, teacher, copywriter, and all-around literary powerhouse. ???? At O, Miami, we wear many hats, and Dana is no exception. Through our Sunroom program, she’s shaping the next generation of poets, artists, and creatives—empowering young minds with the tools of poetry and self-expression. Her sharp editorial eye is just as crucial behind the scenes, where she works closely with writers to bring O, Miami book projects to life, refining every word and shaping each story. Swipe to see how her work at O, Miami continues to fuel her own artistic practice! ????

Meet one of our newest (yet most familiar) faces at O, Miami—Yaddyra Peralta (she/her)! ??? She’s the one working hand in hand with writers, drawing from her years in publishing to bring stories to life—whether on a billboard, a book, a poster, or any space waiting to be transformed. Swipe to see how her artistic process shapes her work at O, Miami!

???Want to be part of the 2025 O, Miami Poetry Festival and inspire a new Miami dance work? We're calling on all poetry, art, and dance lovers! Submit your words to inspire the narrative and choreography of a poetic-theatrical dance performance by Pioneer Winter Collective in collaboration with O, Miami premiering during the 2025 Poetry Festival in April. No experience is needed—just your creativity! ???? Visit this link https://bit.ly/4gD46sb for generative poetry prompts to guide your submission. Submissions are open until March 14, 2025. All submissions will influence the in-development showcase of “In the Belly of the Bird/Godmother”; a poetic-theatrical movement experience that explores how a mother's voice lives on—even when physical presence is lost. Director and Choreographer Pioneer Winter's mother passed away at age 37; now that Pioneer is her same age, he wonders if an African Grey parrot - given away after her death - still carries his mother's voice. This personal journey unfolds onstage through an intergenerational cast of women in their early 60s and blending dance, spoken word, and dreamlike imagery. The performance dives into the fantastical premise of seeking a mother's spirit within a missing bird. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all things “In the Belly of the Bird/Godmother.

Join us at Tropic Bound for a panel that dives into the magic of civic publishing—where words meet the streets and poetry finds a home in the everyday. ????? Moderated by O, Miami’s Artistic Director, Caroline Cabrera, "This City is My Home" brings together an all-star lineup of poets, publishers, and changemakers, including Melody Santiago Cummings (O, Miami Executive Director), Chase Simmering (Zak the Baker Chief Operating Officer), Adam Ganuza (Rhythm Foundation/Miami Bandshell Executive Director) and poets Tracey Jackson and Valentina Mena. ?? Sunday, February 9 ? 11:15 AM ?? Tropic Bound Fair, The Addendum at Palm Court Let’s talk about the ways poetry can shape a city—one page, one mural, one (poetry) parking ticket at a time. See you there! ??

??? Miami Herald spotlighted O, Miami in a feature on the University of Miami’s Special Collections library, where ephemera from our projects is preserved. ??? We’re proud to be part of Miami’s rich book and print culture, intersecting poetry, publishing, and community in meaningful ways. ?? Head here https://bit.ly/4hIDzdZ to read the full article.

Calling South Florida Creatives! The Greenhouse is returning for our fourth summer growing season. ?? O, Miami’s Greenhouse is a guided self-study for South Florida creatives aged 18-25. Through one-on-one mentorship, professional development, and access to Miami artists and arts spaces, the Greenhouse program cultivates the skills and projects of budding Miami Creatives across artistic disciplines. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of intersectionality. Applications are open March 1st to April 15th, 2025 for our fourth summer cycle, running June - August. Follow this link https://bit.ly/4jSR4tF to apply and for full program details.

“If you can’t fly then run if you can’t run then walk if you can’t walk then crawl. But whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, we honor the legacy and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through poetry written by Miami students. ????