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Upcoming Engagements
Poetry in Dangerous Times: From Witness to Resistance Retreat
An immersive workshop designed to explore poetry as a tool for witness and resistance, available to be offered as a day, weekend, or longer event at colleges, churches, and other venues.
October 16-17, 2026
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Santa Fe Southside Library Workshops
Participate in a hands-on workshop led by Demetria, focusing on crafting poetry that speaks to social change.
FREE
Retreat and Reading in San Antonio, Texas
Poetry in Dangerous Times, From Witness to Resistance: A Day Retreat with Demetria and Norma Elia Cantu, Friday Oct. 2. They will also do a reading and discussion on Saturday, Oct. 3. For information, email Demetria.
October 2-3
TBD
Poetry in Dangerous Times: A Reading
Engage in a thought-provoking reading where Demetria, Jan Clausen and Susan Sherman discuss the role of the arts in social movements.
September 19, 2026
7-9 pm
Unnameable Books
615 Vanderbilt Ave. Bklyn,
A Dialogue with Demetria Martinez & Susan Sherman
Engage in a thought-provoking symposium where Demetria discusses the role of the arts in social movements.
September 24, 2026
6 pm
Hudson Park Library
66 Leroy Street
New York, NY 10014