Miss Haze Takes Center Stage @ A.A.C. Poetry Jamz

Miss Haze snaps a photo with Mike Scott and A.A.C. Founder Paul Ayo at Poetry Jamz. Miss Haze delivered an electrifying performance filled with haiku, history, and stories of phenomenal real-life heroines.

Don't miss next our Poetry Jam at Blackbird Coffee featuring excerpts from Something to Keep Me Vertical, a choreopoem by Monica Prince Wednesday October, 18.

PS: I found the poem that won Miss Haze the first Poetic Notions Poetry Slam "Slam School"

A.A.C.'s September Feature Poet: Miss Haze

Art as an Agent for Change is pleased to present Miss Haze 8pm Wednesday Sept. 18 at Blackbird Coffee.

Miss Haze is an Atlanta based slam and performance poet. In 2012 she ranked top 10 in the Women of the World Poetry Slam and was also the Grand Prize Winner of the Roswell Roots Annual Poetry Slam. She is a 4-time member of Java Monkey Slam Team, 2011 Southern Fried Poetry Slam Champions. She has recently become engaged in the ancient poetry form of Haiku and ranked second in National Poetry Slam Head-to-Head Haiku Slam. A montage of metaphor and real life stories, her poems are intended to enlighten as well as entertain. Warning: Haze is highly addictive so proceed with caution. She is definitely worth the "trip"...

Poetry Jamz is Art as an Agent for Change's monthly collision of culture that serves as an open forum for artists to speak and engage through poetic form. Don't miss this month's Poetry Jam. 

September Feature Poet: Miss Haze

Poetry Jamz is A.A.C.'s longest running community program and we are pleased to feature Slam Champion Miss Haze September 18 at Blackbird Coffee Milledgeville. 



Poetry speaks for itself.

A.A.C.'s D.N.S.T.P. Chapter

A.A.C.'s D.N.S.T.P. Chapter of Art as an Agent for Change kicks off the year with their first meet-up at Georgia College and State University. The group met with aspiring members and gathered input about goals and objectives for the coming year.

The all-new exec board and has a wonderful new A.A.C. program in the works, the 24 Hour-Slam. Stay tuned for more details.

You can still get involved with the D.N.S.T.P. Chapter by visiting their Facebook group and attending a meet-up.

A.A.C. 101: Milk or Wine?

A.A.C. started off mixing drama and poetry together to create a unique theatrical experience for folks who loved theater and poetry.

Overtime we developed a mission that encompasses all of the arts to promote lasting social uplift in all communities.

Not many people will tell you to develop your niche slowly, but A.A.C. will. This may be a world of hurry, go now, start fast, do it cheap, give less, expect more, but we believe you and your art should grow, develop give, and offer more, overtime.

A.A.C. 101: Get Your Student Organization Off to A Good Start

It's the start of another school year and many student organizations are embarking upon another year of ice breakers, team building, and recruitment.

When A.A.C. was founded in 2006 we were a rag-tag group of college students who wanted to change the world and we didn't have a set of guidelines about building our organization. We just kept building and connecting.

We're a bit older, now, and we can offer a little advice on starting your organization.

1. Recruitment never ends. 

There is always a new person who wants to discover more about your organization. Continuously invite new people to join your organization when the moment arrives.

2. Inbound Marketing 

Use your programs as a means to garner support from your base. Use programs as opportunities to build new interest in your cause and to bolster the support of your active members. We caution against hosting too many programs. Instead, create programs that matter.

3. Presentation is Everything

Lights, camera, action. Plan ahead and anticipate the procedures and processes necessary to facilitate your events properly. Go a step further, set-up a mock event and see if your plan works. If it doesn't, try something new to create the perfect presentation.

4. Everyone Isn't Going to Like You

Focus on the people who care about you and your cause. The people who care will tell their friends and garner more support for your org. Wasting your time on the people who don't care may not be as rewarding.

5. Have FUN!!! 

Create the events that make you laugh, smile, and say, "WOW!"

Oak Morse Features @ A.A.C.Poetry Jamz

Atlanta poet Oak Morse embraces the Poetry Jamz stage at Blackbird Coffee in Milledgeville. Oak is a versatile poet who offers a unique perspective about life and love.

Oak writes, "Oak Morse,  a name derived from two separate words, first oak tree which is symbolic for southern strength and deep roots and secondly, Samuel L. Morse  who invented the telegraph, which was the first transmission for messages in a digital era. So hence "deep rooted message."  

Stay tuned for our next Poetry Jam featuring Miss Haze.