Who We Are
TWELVE'S Mission

Twelve Literary Arts currently operates five core programs that inspire, promote, and support youth and adult writers as they develop their literary crafts and form relationships within and across age groups. TLA emphasizes the importance of inter-generational interaction and learning.
Our Programs
We offer a broad range of opportunities for both novice and experienced writers, cultivating a space that promotes personal and creative growth, supported by a range of fellow literary and performance artists.
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Room 201 Workshops
Room 201
Baldwin House
Urban Writing Residency
Baldwin House
The Barbara Smith Writer-in-Residence
The Barbara Smith Residency
Youth Fellowship Program
One Mic Open Youth Fellowship
The Lab
One Mic Open
Poetry Series
One Mic Open
Reviews of TWELVE



Date
Title
Event Type
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Adult Events
Youth Events
Event Organizer
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Quartez Harris
Twelve Literary Arts
february
04feb5:30 pm7:30 pmMoved OnlineVirtual EventOne Mic Open Poetry Series

Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday
more
Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday of every month. Virtual doors opening at 5:30pm, and Open mic sign up will happen between 5:30-6:00p so come and sign up, vibe to some music and get comfortable! We encourage folk of all ages and artistic mediums to sign up and share, but we want to make sure we give space and equal energy to uplifting and highlighting our youth voices. Please share the Zoom link and event information anywhere and with anyone you can! Make sure to tag Twelve Literary Arts and One Mic Open on the posts! If you have ANY questions, ideas, etc. surrounding the event please feel free to reach out directly to the Youth Program Coordinator, Eric Odum (eodum@twelvearts.org) who can get you sorted!
Virtual Event Details
Event has already taken place!
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Organizer
march
04mar5:30 pm7:30 pmMoved OnlineVirtual EventOne Mic Open Poetry Series

Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday
more
Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday of every month. Virtual doors opening at 5:30pm, and Open mic sign up will happen between 5:30-6:00p so come and sign up, vibe to some music and get comfortable! We encourage folk of all ages and artistic mediums to sign up and share, but we want to make sure we give space and equal energy to uplifting and highlighting our youth voices. Please share the Zoom link and event information anywhere and with anyone you can! Make sure to tag Twelve Literary Arts and One Mic Open on the posts! If you have ANY questions, ideas, etc. surrounding the event please feel free to reach out directly to the Youth Program Coordinator, Eric Odum (eodum@twelvearts.org) who can get you sorted!
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Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
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april
01apr5:30 pm7:30 pmMoved OnlineVirtual EventOne Mic Open Poetry Series

Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday
more
Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday of every month. Virtual doors opening at 5:30pm, and Open mic sign up will happen between 5:30-6:00p so come and sign up, vibe to some music and get comfortable! We encourage folk of all ages and artistic mediums to sign up and share, but we want to make sure we give space and equal energy to uplifting and highlighting our youth voices. Please share the Zoom link and event information anywhere and with anyone you can! Make sure to tag Twelve Literary Arts and One Mic Open on the posts! If you have ANY questions, ideas, etc. surrounding the event please feel free to reach out directly to the Youth Program Coordinator, Eric Odum (eodum@twelvearts.org) who can get you sorted!
Virtual Event Details
Event access information coming soon, Please check back again closer to event start time!
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Organizer
Date
Title
Event Type
All
Adult Events
Youth Events
Event Organizer
All
Quartez Harris
Twelve Literary Arts
february
04feb5:30 pm7:30 pmMoved OnlineVirtual EventOne Mic Open Poetry Series

Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday
more
Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday of every month. Virtual doors opening at 5:30pm, and Open mic sign up will happen between 5:30-6:00p so come and sign up, vibe to some music and get comfortable! We encourage folk of all ages and artistic mediums to sign up and share, but we want to make sure we give space and equal energy to uplifting and highlighting our youth voices. Please share the Zoom link and event information anywhere and with anyone you can! Make sure to tag Twelve Literary Arts and One Mic Open on the posts! If you have ANY questions, ideas, etc. surrounding the event please feel free to reach out directly to the Youth Program Coordinator, Eric Odum (eodum@twelvearts.org) who can get you sorted!
Virtual Event Details
Event has already taken place!
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Organizer
march
04mar5:30 pm7:30 pmMoved OnlineVirtual EventOne Mic Open Poetry Series

Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday
more
Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday of every month. Virtual doors opening at 5:30pm, and Open mic sign up will happen between 5:30-6:00p so come and sign up, vibe to some music and get comfortable! We encourage folk of all ages and artistic mediums to sign up and share, but we want to make sure we give space and equal energy to uplifting and highlighting our youth voices. Please share the Zoom link and event information anywhere and with anyone you can! Make sure to tag Twelve Literary Arts and One Mic Open on the posts! If you have ANY questions, ideas, etc. surrounding the event please feel free to reach out directly to the Youth Program Coordinator, Eric Odum (eodum@twelvearts.org) who can get you sorted!
Virtual Event Details
Event access information coming soon, Please check back again closer to event start time!
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Organizer
april
01apr5:30 pm7:30 pmMoved OnlineVirtual EventOne Mic Open Poetry Series

Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday
more
Event Details
The One Mic Open Poetry Series has been in place for about 6 years at this stage, and we are excited to continue that series the first Thursday of every month. Virtual doors opening at 5:30pm, and Open mic sign up will happen between 5:30-6:00p so come and sign up, vibe to some music and get comfortable! We encourage folk of all ages and artistic mediums to sign up and share, but we want to make sure we give space and equal energy to uplifting and highlighting our youth voices. Please share the Zoom link and event information anywhere and with anyone you can! Make sure to tag Twelve Literary Arts and One Mic Open on the posts! If you have ANY questions, ideas, etc. surrounding the event please feel free to reach out directly to the Youth Program Coordinator, Eric Odum (eodum@twelvearts.org) who can get you sorted!
Virtual Event Details
Event access information coming soon, Please check back again closer to event start time!
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
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Currently based in historic Glenville on Cleveland’s east side, Twelve Literary Arts has an 8-person Board of Directors, which formed in May 2016. The organization’s original name was Twelve Literary and Performative Arts Incubator, but in June 2017 the organization shortened its name to Twelve Literary Arts.