A Curated Open-Mic
Hi!
A Moveable Beast started as a conversation between myself & some poet friends about how to build artistic community in a time of uncertainty, rage, & retrenchment. From this conversation, I became very interested in taking risks with my art & having the freedom to try, fail, & try again. I wanted someplace lively, where myself & others could be surprised, inspired, & challenged by each other’s work. From that place A Moveable Beast took shape as a sort of curated open-mic.
What came together was an astonishing mix of invited readers & audience sign-ups, these emergent & curated elements came together in a place that, by design, had no center. As curator of this event, I wanted to provide a structure that others could utilize to push beyond my own preoccupations & understanding.
The initial series of 4 events took place over the summer of 2022. There were some growing pains, but as the summer continued the result was extraordinary. A lively community embracing a wide array of artistic practices emerged, with many fantastic artists, poets, musicians, & performers taking part.
A Moveable Beast's are usually scheduled for the 3rd Friday of each Month. Currently, AMB's are scheduled for . . .
-- August 18th, 2023 @ 7pm at the Spark Collective Event Center (4349 E. Broadway Blvd.)
-- September 15th, 2023 @ 7pm at the Spark Collective Event Center (4349 E. Broadway Blvd.)
-- October 20th, 2023 @ 7pm at the Spark Collective Event Center (4349 E. Broadway Blvd.)
-- November 17th, 2023 @ 7pm at the Spark Collective Event Center (4349 E. Broadway Blvd.)
-- January 19th, 2023 @ 7pm at the Spark Collective Event Center (4349 E. Broadway Blvd.)
-- February 16th, 2023 @ 7pm at the Spark Collective Event Center (4349 E. Broadway Blvd.)
-- March 15th, 2023 @ 7pm at the Spark Collective Event Center (4349 E. Broadway Blvd.)
-- April 19th, 2023 @ 7pm at the Spark Collective Event Center (4349 E. Broadway Blvd.)
Thanks for checking out A Moveable Beast, & I hope to see you there!
David
Directions
The Spark Collective Event Center is located at 4349 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, Az 85711. The Event Center is next to the Four of Wands metaphysical shop.
The Spark Project Collective Tattoo Shop is half a block east of the event center at 4433 E Broadway Blvd. We do not meet there, but if you're looking to get a tattoo it's a great place to check out.
Parking is available in front & just around the eastern edge of the building.
