STAND DOWN / RISE UP

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2019

STAND DOWN / RISE UP

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY

Call 4 Submissions

6 NEW WORKS CHOSEN BY BLIND JURY

6 YOUNG ARTISTS

3 PAID GIGS

WHAT

Create a NEW original spoken word piece. Your own thoughts and words. Family-friendly language.

500-1,000 words or 2-4 minutes when performed. Exploring one or more African Americans throughout Missouri’s history that have impacted

WHO

Open Call to: All 16-24 year olds living in St. Louis city or county.

HOW

Email storystitchers@gmail.com or call 314-899-9001 for a submission form

or attend the December 29th Writing Workshop.

WHEN

Additional details coming SOON… Stay tuned to STORYSTITCHERS.ORG & the blog.

FREE Writing Workshop

December 29, 2018, 2:00-5:00 PM

Stitchers Storefront Studio, 616 N Skinker Blvd.

DEADLINE 4 Submissions

January 4, 2019, 11:59 PM

This project is supported by Missouri Foundation for Health, Incarnate Word Foundation and Gateway Arch National Park.