Michael Guinn is a native Texan who holds a Masters Degree in social work. What he witnessed as a caseworker for Child Protective Services "is what inspired him to write poetry. Since then he has become one of the nation's top advocates for social justice using the art of high-powered poetry and spoken word performances.
Michael Guinn is an internally reknown spokenword artist. He is the Founder and Slam Master for the historic Fort Worth Poetry Slam Team (which is featured every Tuesday at the Embargo located in Downtown Fort Worth). He has published over 13 books and recorded 4 volumes of poetry and spoken word. His workshops for creative writing and performance poetry have received national acclaim. Mr Guinn has done what no other performance artist has done, which is find a way to fuse the art of poetry and spokenword word in a way that makes it entertaining, educational and socially significant for various audiences. This is why he is one of the most sought after artist in the country.
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ACCOLADES: Michael was a National Slam Finalist in 07 and was 13th at the 06 World Poetry Slam Championships. He has consistently ranked among the top national and international poets since he began sharing his soul in 2003.
He is a member and co-founder of the award winning Texas Performance Poetry Troupe "Spoken Images" as well as the Founder and face of the Fort Worth National Poetry Slam Team.
The team has ranked as high as third in the country.
Members of FWPS have either placed or won awards at the New Word series in Berkeley, the Austin International Poetry Festival, and the Bluebonnet Poetry Festival and have performed all over the nation and in parts of Canada (Toronto Music Festival) They are some of the most sought after spoken word artist in the nation. Their dynamic delivery and energetic performances have put poetry venues on the spoken word map. They?ve worked as lead actors in plays such as the Martin Luther King Theatre Project in Sacramento,CA as well as appeared on television, magazines, radio and internet ezines globally. Mike hosts ?The Workshop" a high energy performance poetry workshop for emotional literacy and artistic development, They?ve authored more than ten poetry chapbooks and three Spoken Word CD's. They also published and edited "Freedom, a 911 poetry anthology" as well as numerous other poems all over the world. They are teachers, social workers, motivational speakers, mentors, and ? voices for all".
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Writing are geared for weddings, anniversaries, churches and women's events all over the country.
They will write-deliver-recite a poem for any event!
You may learn more about the many faces of Michael Guinn and the FWPS Team at www.mikeguinn.com
For more information about workshops or to book Mike Guinn ---Publicist Shavonne Banks (817) 681-9264
To get on the mic call Mike at (817) 412-412-3964)
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Workshop Faciliator
The Fort Worth Poetry Slams throughout the country has provided Quality Performance Workshops that typically run in 6 to 8-week modules. We provide a place for artistic and critical growth in after-school workshops which focus on different aspects of writing, from fiction, playwriting, and poetry, to performance and poetry slams. Facilitated by some of the country's leading performance poets, creative writers, national spoken word artists, and activists, Each workshop is designed for ages 10-100 years old. All materials and refreshments are free with registration. Registration is negotiable to fit the budget of each organization. Call for details. (817) 412-3964
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Youth Empowerment Specialitst
“The Workshop”-Facilitated By Award Winning Poet Michael Guinn
A day of poetic energy, healing and sharing.
This is a great program for teens and adult professionals, which fosters an alternative communication and life skills development model. The focus is on emotional literacy using the art of creative writing to teach dialogue and feedback. Once we have a foundation for self the artist can be free.
This event is a spiritual melding of the soul!
THE FORT WORTH POETRY SLAMS utilizes poetry and Creative Writing Workshops to improve
TAKS Testing-Self Esteem-Personal Growth, Self Respect and Social Awareness in Teens
" WE REACH THE UNREACHABLE SO TEACHERS CAN TEACH THE UNTEACHABLE "
For Coordinating Poetry Events and Performances at your school, Youth Afterschool programs or church events.
All sponsors receive free admission and lots of press for donations.
Fee negotiable
Visit Please contact Mike Guinn (817-412-3964), jordanmichaelg@yahoo.com or www.myspace.com/mikeguinn
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Tour Schedule for Events & Cities!
January
14th- Performance Workshop At Eclectic Expressions. www.meetup.com FREE!
16th- DFW Youth Sam Team And Mike Guinn Perform-Mocha Sisters Annual Event- Dallas
20th- An Evening With Mike Guinn At The Haltom City Public Library- See Video FREE
Contact Lesly Smith- 817-222-1931
22nd Mike Guinn's Birthday Bash Live At The Love Jones. 8 Poets/Friends Get In Free
26th Mike Guinn Features At Fort Worth Poetry Slam Birthday Bash II
February
6th The Annual African American Read In- Featring The DFW Youth Slam Team 11th The Nichols Junior High Annual Youth Poetry Slam-DFW Youth Slam Team
20th Big Brother Big Sister National Teen Conference At UT-Arlington www.bbbs.org
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Bio of Events
STAR STUDDED EVENTS:
Kenny Latimore and Chante Moore
Nike Commercial
The Black Academy Of Arts And Letters (30th Anniversary
Toronto Music Festival
Essence Music Festival
PLAYS
And The Dream Goes On (StagePlay)
Keeping The Dream Alive (Play)
Waiting To Inhale (Play)
COMPETITIONS & AWARDS
Arkansas Grand Slam Champion
4 Time Fort Worth Grand Slam Champion
Last Man Standing Slam Champion
TCC NW Poetry Slam Champion
3 Time AIPF International Slam Champion
Sawgrass Performance Poet Winner
Poetry Society Of Texas Performance Contest Winner
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THEATER APPEARANCES
CALIFORNIA
California Musical Theater
The Paladium -San Francisco
The Guild Theater- Sacramento
The WOSE Community Center-Sacramento
Sacramento Poetry Center
TEXAS
Dallas
The African American Womens Museum-Dallas
The Black Academy Of Arts And Letters-Dallas
The Dallas Museum Of Art-Dallas
The Irving Arts Center-Irving
The South Dallas Cultural Arts Center-Dallas
The Corner Pocket Theater -Desoto
The Water Tower Theater-Addison
Nokia - Grand Prairie
FORT WORTH
Jubilee Theater -(FW)
The Fort Worth Community Arts Center-(FW)
ARKANSAS
The Poetry Loft- Hot Springs-(AR)
COLORADO
The Denver Museum of Art-Denver
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LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Arlington - Fort Worth - Pantego
Saginaw - Desoto - Dallas
Irving - Duncanville
Jacksonville ISD
Lawton ISD (OK)
Sacramento ISD (CA)
LIBRARIES
Sacramento Public Libraries (CA)
Rudisil Public Library (Tulsa, OK)
Charlotte Public Libraries(NC)
Texas
National Libraries Presenters Showcase of
(Lockheed Martin)
Fort Worth Public Library
Arlington Public Library
McKinney Job Corps (Library)
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