Program Details
The Be Heard MN youth poetry slam series (Be Heard) is an annual series that seeks to identify a cohort of six teen poets with Minnesota addresses to represent youth voice through public performance, commissioned works, panel discussions, and more while simultaneously receiving mentorship in writing, performance, and publication from some of Minnesota’s premiere spoken word artists.
Be Heard alumnae have gone on to receive full-tuition scholarships for college, fellowships, grants, publication opportunities, and more. Past coaches have included Crescent Moon, Danez Smith, Hieu Minh Nguyen, Khary Jackson, and more.
Interested in Competing in Be Heard 2026?!
First, check out the rule book!
Then, register for a preliminary bout here!!!
How Can You Support Youth Voice?
DONATE NOW!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS for #BeHeardMN
| $25 | Supports one meal for a #BeHeardMN poet during travel |
| $75 | Covers meal costs for one day for one #BeHeardMN poet |
| $250 | Covers housing costs for one night for two #BeHeardMN poets |
| $500 | Supports transportation to Festivals for #BeHeardMN poets |
| $1500 | Covers housing and provides meal support for #BeHeardMN poets |
| $3500 | Covers ground transportation and housing for #BeHeardMN poets |
| $8000 | Covers the expenses of the entire crew to one festival |
| $10000 | Covers the entire #BeHeardMN crew’s expenses to two festivals |
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
| $10+ | |
| $50+ | · Personalized thank you! |
| $250+ | · Personalized thank you!
· Name added to supporters listed on the website |
| $500+ | · Personalized thank you!
· Name added to supporters listed on the website · Receive one free swag item |
| $1000+ | · Personalized thank you!
· Name added to supporters listed on the website · Receive one free swag item · Receive one free ticket to any TruArtSpeaks event in 2026 |
| $2500+ |
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All donations are charitable and tax-deductible.
For more information contact info@truartspeaks.org
