Our Programs
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, RESIDENCIES, & WORKSHOPS
Phonetic Spit has engaged with tens of thousands of young people in the greater Phoenix area. Phonetic Spit teaching artists perform, demonstrate, educate, and conduct workshops that often feature poetry, spoken word, creative writing, and performance. We conduct residencies and workshops in group homes, shelters, schools, and juvenile detention centers.
Liberated Lyrics
Liberated Lyrics is a program specifically designed for young people housed in secure care facilities (detentions). On average we provide nearly 100 individual workshops each year.
RUSH DAYS : Single Day Presentations
These showcase-style presentations feature some of the most talented poets and performers in the valley. All assemblies are appropriate for middle and high schools and can be combined with theme-based creative writing workshops facilitated by trained Phonetic Spit teaching artists. We work with schools and communities to develop program formats that serve cater to individual community needs, parameters, and scheduling.
Mic Check: Youth Open Mic
“Mic Check” is the only consistent youth open mic in the state of Arizona. We partner with Free Arts of Arizona and New Pathways for youth to provide young & emerging adults the opportunity to engage with other young artists, cultivate their creative and authentic voices, and celebrate youth arts culture in the valley.