Living the Dream gives youth a platform to speak their truth. This poetry slam encourages young artists to reflect on their dreams, lived experiences, cultural roots, and the resilience it takes to keep going—transforming personal stories into powerful poetry performances.
Poetry Slam
Registration deadline April 17th
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3 p.m. (Participants must check-in at 11:30 a.m.)
Location: Modern Art Museum, 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Theme: Living the Dream
Guidelines: To learn about the categories, how many students comprise a team, scoring, and other important details, please read the guidelines.
Download the Parent Consent and Release form and email it to us at thankyoudf@gmail.com.
PERFORMANCE CATAGORIES
Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle school (6th-8th), High school (9th-12th)
PRIZES
$25 for 1st Place Individual Poets
$100 for 1st Place Teams