A night of poems read from the page- spoken into the mic. Focusing on the theme “Stories in Passing,” we will begin the evening with a writing & reflection session led by artist Yailenne Escobar. We will then transition into an open mic where everyone will be encourage to share poems and words in process, draft form, unfinished, or finished. From the writing session or even notes app in your phone or from the back of a napkin that was in your pocket for four years. The night will begin and end with the sounds of a sound bowl and wind chimes.
Two rules: be nice and be respectful!
We will have wines and drinks available.
Proceeds from our events support our indepedent studio space, curated programs, podcasts, future exhibitions, and initiatives. Thank you so much for your support.
About Yailenne Escobar & Para Las Mujeres:
Yailenne Escobar (she/her) is a Colombian American artist, photographer, dancer, and storyteller based in Brooklyn, by way of Chicago. Her multidisciplinary practice weaves together movement, image-making, and dialogue to honor memory, celebrate culture, and nurture community. Whether through a photograph, a salsa step, or a shared conversation, she is drawn to the moments where vulnerability meets joy.
Through uncensored conversations on identity, queerness, mental health, and culture, Para Las Mujeres centers the voices of Women of Color and fosters collective empowerment. These gatherings reflect her belief that storytelling is a powerful act of resistance and restoration.
About Us:
PROCESSA, formerly ARTSY WINDOW (est. 2015), is a roving curatorial platform that collaborates with galleries and artists. PROCESSA centers Black and Indigenous artists. The Studio Processa physical space in Ridgewood, Queens serves as an experimental studio and programming space.
