Illuminate Literacy Entrepreneurs Program Application
The Illuminate Literacy Entrepreneurs, an initiative of Know Allegiance Nation, is a 8 week workshop designed to provide inner city youth ages 7-18 an opportunity to become professional artists. Participants will learn the art of poetry performance, refining their English, writing, speech and presentation skills.
Participants will also be emerged in the craft of entrepreneurship through the creation of a product (via audio production and chapbook making) and the marketing of their goods and their services (vending and gigging).
At the end of the 8 week program, youth artists will have the chance to compete in a poetry slam for prizes that will support their artistic and entrepreneur endeavors. Prizes include technology, artist residency and recording and publishing opportunities.