What am I appropriate for?
Writing groups, Libraries, Bookstores, Open Mic Host
Arts Guilds & Galleries
Festivals, Rallies, Events
Conferences & Seminars
Feature Poet, Poetry and Writing Groups
“Kari Martindale was a featured poet at our poetry open mic night at Manor Mill in Monkton, MD in August 2023. She was fabulous! Her poetry is punchy and powerful, her delivery passionate and animated. Listeners will be challenged and entertained. We highly recommend Kari for any forward-thinking audiences who are looking for modern, thought-provoking poetry.“
–Mel Edden and Robert R. Bowie Jr., Hosts of Manor Mill Poetry Events
DEI Conferences
Feature Poet; Opening Reader. Can be easily combined with “Finding Your Advocate Voice” workshop
Corporate
Conference opener, closing ceremonies (I can also provide additional poets for a group opener); Readings to open each session
Political Events
Opening or closing your fundraiser, speech, or campaign event; Protest or Advocacy poetry
Galleries
Ekphrastic events (I can also help you gather poets for your event!); Feature Poet
Kari Martindale has participated in two Ekphrastic event where she created poems in response to my artwork. Hearing her creations adds another layer of depth to my work, over and above the message I may have intended to portray. A wonderful experience that I cherish and love to repeat. Those who have attended these events were amazed at the magic.
-April Rimpo
Arts Conferences and Festivals
Conference opener, closing ceremonies; Ekphrastic reading for visual arts conference. Can be easily combined with”Ekphrasis” Workshop if you want a feature and presenter.
“Kari’s words evoke a range of emotions from the primal to the complex with an energetic delivery infused with nuanced power, and humor. “
Cardyn Brooks – Author, Book Reviewer & Outreach Director for TWWBF
Libraries
Feature Poet; Children’s Reading with Activity: “The Time Flash Had the Best Day Ever” and/or “The Christmas Flash Couldn’t Even”
PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS, GALA EVENTS
Feature Poet
OPEN MIC HOST
Host; Reader
NOTE: I have put together a short list of some of the poets of color I have read with that I recommend for your readings. Please remember to include diverse worldviews in your readings!
