Aaron Hopkins-Johnson
Aaron Hopkins-Johnson: Poet, Organizer, and Arts Advocate Aaron Hopkins-Johnson, a revered artist and writer based in Phoenix, Ar…
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Ada McCormick
Ada McCormick: Writer, Activist, and Advocate for Social Justice Ada Peirce McCormick (March 28, 1888 – August 4, 1974) was an in…
Alberto Ríos
Alberto Ríos: A Celebrated Poet and Storyteller Alberto Ríos, an acclaimed writer, weaves language into lyrical and unexpected fo…
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper: The Dark Poet of Rock Alice Cooper, born Vincent Damon Furnier on February 4, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, is a legen…
Alice Notley
Alice Notley: Arizona-Born, Epic Voice in Contemporary Poetry Alice Notley was born on November 11, 1945, in Bisbee, Arizona, and…
Amber McCrary
Amber McCrary: Diné Poet, Zine Creator, and Radical Publisher Amber McCrary, a Diné (Navajo) poet, artist, and publisher, hails f…
Anna Flores
Anna Flores: Arizona-Born Poet and Cultural Storyteller Anna Flores is an emerging voice in contemporary American poetry, with de…
Ashley Naftule
Ashley Naftule: Phoenix Poet, Playwright & Performance Artist Ashley Naftule (they/them) is a dynamic poet, playwright, performer…
atlas st. cloud
atlas st. cloud: Poet, Advocate, and Voice for Queer and Disabled Communities atlas st. cloud is a poet from Phoenix, Arizona, wh…
Austin Davis
Austin Davis: Poet, Advocate, and Founder of AZ HUGS Austin Davis is a multifaceted artist and advocate whose work spans poetry,…
B-Jam (Ben Gardea)
Arizona Slam Poet, Performer, and Community Builder Ben Gardea, known throughout the Southwest poetry scene as B-Jam, is a nation…
Badger Clark
Badger Clark (Charles Badger Clark Jr.) was born on January 1, 1883, in Albany, Iowa, and became one of the most iconic voices in…
Baxter Black
Baxter Black: The Cowboy Poet Who Rode Words Across America Baxter Black (January 10, 1945 – June 10, 2022) wasn’t just a poet—he…
Beth May
Beth May: From Phoenix Poetry Roots to National Stage Early Life and Connection to Poetry Beth May, a poet, writer, actor, and pe…
Bill Campana
Bill Campana: The Unstoppable Force of Arizona Slam Poetry Bill Campana is a poet who defies conventions and leaves audiences spe…
Bob Frost
Scottsdale’s First Official Poet Laureate and Cowboy Wordsmith From Marine Corps to Master of Metaphor Born to share a name with…
Bojan Louis
Bojan Louis: Diné Poet, Author, and Educator Bojan Louis, a Diné (Navajo) writer of the Naakai dine’é (Mexican clan) and born for…
Brandon Scheuring
Brandon Scheuring | Arizona Poet, Performer & Professional Dad-Joke Enthusiast Brandon Scheuring is an Arizona poet, spoken word…
C.S. Wortley
C.S. Wortley: Poet of the Arizona Desert C.S. Wortley, an American poet of the early 20th century, captured the stark beauty and…
Chelsea Guevara
Chelsea Guevara: U.S.-Salvadoran Voice, Slam Champ & Storyteller of Memory & Belonging From Utah Roots to National Slam Triumph C…
Christopher Fox Graham
Nestled in the heart of Sedona, Arizona, amidst the striking red rock formations and the whispered secrets of the desert winds, r…
Christopher Lane
Christopher Lane: The Poetic Voice of Struggle, Advocacy, and Healing Christopher Lane was more than a poet—he was a fearless adv…
Clarence Urmy
Clarence Thomas Urmy: California's Native Poet and Musician Clarence Thomas Urmy (1858 – 1923) was a distinguished American poet…
Colorado Pete
Early Life and Service Arthur Owen Peterson, better known by his pen name Colorado Pete, was born on July 23, 1896, in Fosston, M…
Corbet Dean
Honoring the Journey: Corbet Dean's Poetic Odyssey In the realm of Arizona poetry, Corbet Dean stands as a remarkable voice shape…
Curt Kirkwood
Curt Kirkwood: Arizona’s Alt-Rock Poet and the Visionary Behind the Meat Puppets Curt Kirkwood is more than just a musician—he is…
Cylie Naylor
Cylie Naylor: Voice of the Ghost Poetry Show Early Life and Inspiration Cylie Naylor emerged as a significant figure in the poetr…
Cymelle Leah Edwards
Arizona-Based Poet and Editor with National Recognition Cymelle Leah Edwards is an Arizona-born poet, editor, and multidisciplina…
Dan Seaman
Dan Seaman: The Poet of Prescott Longtime Prescott resident Dan Seaman’s poetry has been described as "romantic realism," a term…
David Chorlton
David Chorlton: Bridging Continents Through Poetry From Austria to Arizona: A Journey Across Cultures Born in Austria in 1948, Da…
David Tabor
David Tabor: Analog Artist, Photographer, and Arizona Poet A Creative Rooted in Arizona’s Poetry and Art Scene David Tabor is a m…
Derrick Brown
Derrick Brown: A Poet of Humor, Heart, and Theatrical Brilliance Derrick Brown's work has resonated with many who seek not only e…
Doc Luben
Doc Luben: A Powerhouse of Performance Poetry in Arizona and Beyond Doc Luben is a dynamic voice in American performance poetry—a…
Dom Flemons
Dom Flemons: From Arizona Slam Poetry to Grammy-Winning Folk Musician Dom Flemons, widely known as "The American Songster," is a…
Dominique Ahkong
About Dominique Ahkong Dominique Ahkong is a poet, writer, and creative dabbler of Hakka-Mauritian descent. Born in the United Ki…
Doug Hopkins
Doug Hopkins: The Lyrical Poet of the Arizona Desert Doug Hopkins (April 13, 1961 – December 5, 1993) is remembered not only as t…
Ed Mabrey
Ed Mabrey: Poet, Performer, and Slam Champion Ed Mabrey is a powerhouse in the world of spoken word and slam poetry, earning his…
Eduardo C Corral
Eduardo C Corral: Arizona-Born Poet, Educator, and Trailblazer in Contemporary Latino Literature Eduardo C. Corral is a criticall…
Edward Abbey
Edward Abbey: Champion of the American Southwest Edward Paul Abbey, born on January 29, 1927, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, left an i…
Eirean Bradley
Eirean Bradley: Illuminating the Dark Corners of Human Experience Eirean Bradley is a contemporary poet whose work delves into th…
Erin Kong
Erin Kong: Bridging Diaspora, Trauma, and Storytelling Erin Kong is a second-generation Korean-American storyteller and scholar w…
Frankie Marchi
Frankie Marchi: Arizona Native, Slam Poet, and Forensics Champion Frankie Marchi is a dynamic and accomplished poet hailing from…
Gail Gardner
Gail Gardner: The Legendary Cowboy Poet of Prescott Gail Irwin Gardner (1892–1988) was a trailblazing cowboy poet and rancher who…
Gary Bowers
Gary Bowers: Multimedia Poet and Creative Innovator of Central Arizona Gary Bowers is a pioneering multimedia poet who has been e…
Gary Every
Sedona’s Storyteller, Poet Laureate, and Genre-Bending Wordsmith Gary Every, the Poet Laureate of Sedona, Arizona, is a literary…
Gene Twaronite
About Gene Twaronite Gene Twaronite is an award-winning Arizona poet, author, educator, and literary mentor whose work blends…
Gregory McNamee
About Gregory McNamee Gregory McNamee is an acclaimed Arizona writer, poet, editor, photographer, publisher, and literary scholar…
Harold Branch
Harold Branch: From Hardship to Poetic Inspiration Harold Branch, is sometimes affectionately known as HB or Homebase. Or as he s…
Harriet Monroe
Harriet Monroe: Pioneer of Modern American Poetry Harriet Monroe, born on December 23, 1860, in Chicago, Illinois, was a poet, cr…
Hisaye Yamamoto
Hisaye Yamamoto: A Master of the Short Story and Voice of Japanese-American Experience Hisaye Yamamoto (August 23, 1921 – January…
Jack Evans
Jack Evans: Illuminating Lives Through Poetry Arizona’s Enduring Voice in Poetry and Healing Jack Evans has been a central figure…
James William Foley
James William Foley: The Poet of the American West James William Foley (1874-1939) was an American poet, journalist, and influent…
Jason Lalli
Jason Lalli: Phoenix Performance Poet and Community Advocate Jason Lalli is a well-known performance poet and arts organizer in P…
Jayne Cortez
Jayne Cortez: Arizona-Born Revolutionary Poet and Performance Icon Jayne Cortez (born Sallie Jayne Richardson on May 10, 1934, –…
Jeff Falk
Jeff Falk: Visual Artist, Poet, and Arizona Arts Icon From the Heartland to the Desert Born in Nebraska and raised in Kansas, Jef…
Jeremiah Blue
Jeremiah Blue: Poet, Performer, and Community Leader Jeremiah Blue stands as a multifaceted figure in the creative world, with a…
Jimmy Santiago Baca
Jimmy Santiago Baca: From Incarceration to Literary Triumph Jimmy Santiago Baca is a renowned American poet and writer whose tran…
John Gould Fletcher
John Gould Fletcher: Imagist Poet of the American South and Southwest John Gould Fletcher (January 3, 1886 – May 10, 1950) was an…
Jonathan Standifird
Jonathan Standifird: Arizona’s Versatile Performance Poet and Musician Jonathan Standifird is a multifaceted performance poet, mu…
Joseph Nieves
Joseph Nieves: From Comic Books to Poetry Slams in Arizona Joseph Nieves was raised in San Jose, California, where his earliest a…
Josh Rathkamp
Josh Rathkamp: Arizona Poet, Educator, and Voice of the Everyday Sacred Josh Rathkamp is a celebrated American poet and educator…
Joshua Wiss
Joshua Wiss: Spoken Word Poet and DIY Wordsmith Joshua Wiss is a spoken word poet, musician, and storyteller based in Phoenix, Ar…
Joy Young
Joy Young: A Dynamic Storyteller and Performance Poet Joy Young is a versatile storyteller, performance poet, educator, and curri…
Kalen Lander
Kalen Lander: Poet, Hip-Hop Artist, and Tempe Icon Kalen Lander, a cornerstone of Arizona's hip-hop and spoken word scene, has be…
Katherine Larson
Katherine Larson: Scientist, Poet, and Voice of the Natural World Katherine Larson is a celebrated American poet, molecular biolo…
Kevin Flanagan
Kevin Flanagan: A Dynamic Voice in Arizona's Literary and Performance Scenes Kevin Flanagan is a versatile writer and performer w…
Laura Tohe
Laura Tohe, Arizona Poet Laureate Laura Tohe is an award-winning poet, writer, scholar, and educator who was recently named the A…
Lauren Deja
Lauren Deja: Poet, Performer, and Holistic Healer Lauren Deja is a multifaceted artist and healer, blending the worlds of perform…
Lauren Perry
Lauren Perry: The Zombie in the World of Slam Poetry Lauren Perry, originally from Elgin, Illinois, has carved a unique niche in…
Leah Marché
Leah Marché: A Multifaceted Poet and Arts Entrepreneur Leah Marché is a distinguished arts entrepreneur, performance poet, and jo…
Libby Rooney
Libby Rooney: Spoken Word Poet and Arts Advocate in Globe, Arizona From Israel to Arizona: A Journey Fueled by Creativity After l…
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt: Arizona’s Legendary Voice of Music and Poetry Early Life and Arizona Roots Born on July 15, 1946, in Tucson, Ariz…
Logan Phillips
Logan Phillips: Bilingual Poet, Performer, and Borderlands Storyteller Logan Phillips is a bilingual poet, performer, DJ, and edu…
Lydia Gates
Lydia Gates — Queer Autistic Performance Poet from Flagstaff, Arizona Lydia Gates is a queer autistic performance poet and croche…
Marty Robbins
Marty Robbins: Arizona’s Balladeer of the American West Marty Robbins, born Martin David Robinson on September 26, 1925, in Glend…
Mary Hunter Austin
Mary Hunter Austin: Chronicler of the American Desert Mary Hunter Austin (September 9, 1868 – August 13, 1934) was a pioneering A…
Mary Sojourner
Mary Sojourner: Writer, Poet, and Advocate for the Southwest Mary Sojourner is a renowned novelist, poet, essayist, and environme…
Mikel Weisser
Mikel Weisser: Poet, Activist, and Renaissance Man Mikel Weisser (1959–May 2020) was a true Renaissance man whose life and work s…
Mister Roberts
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Myrlin Hepworth
Myrlin Hepworth: Poet, Educator, and Hip-Hop Artist Listen to Myrlin on Soundcloud Myrlin Hepworth is a dynamic force in the worl…
Natalie Diaz
Natalie Diaz: Poet, Language Advocate, and Cultural Ambassador Natalie Diaz, born on September 4, 1978, in the Fort Mojave Indian…
Natasha Murdock
Natasha Murdock: Suburban Elegy and the Poetics of Everyday Awe Natasha Murdock is a poet whose voice emerges from the quiet corn…
Naughty A Mouse
Naughty A Mouse, AKA Jordan Bubin: A Maverick Voice in Arizona Slam Poetry Naughty A. Mouse, also known as Jordan Bubin, has rapi…
Niccolea Miou Nance
Niccolea Miou Nance: Poet, Artist, and Advocate for Healing Through Art Niccolea Miou Nance is a multifaceted artist whose work s…
Nick Fox
Nick Fox: Founder, Performer, and “The Voice of God” in Slam Poetry Nick Fox is a celebrated poet, performer, educator, and a piv…
Ofelia Zepeda
Tohono O’odham Poet, Linguist, and Cultural Preservationist Rooted in the Sonoran Desert and Tohono O’odham Heritage Ofelia Zeped…
Patrick Hare
Patrick Hare: The Sardonic Voice of Phoenix’s Cubicle Realities Patrick Hare is a dynamic performance poet whose sharp wit and un…
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney: Legendary Songwriter with Deep Arizona Roots Though known around the world as a founding member of The Beatles an…
Ragan Fox
Born in Houston, Ragan Fox is a multifaceted artist and academic who has left an indelible mark on the realms of poetry, performa…
Rex Arrasmith
Rex Carey Arrasmith: Bridging Worlds Through Poetry and Fiction Rex Carey Arrasmith is a poet and fiction writer whose work trave…
Rex Lee Jim
Rex Lee Jim: Diné Poet, Playwright, and Indigenous Leader Rex Lee Jim is a renowned Diné poet, playwright, and Medicine Man whose…
Richard Shelton
Richard Shelton: A Legacy of Poetry, Prose, and Prison Reform Richard Shelton (June 24, 1933 – November 29, 2022) was an acclaime…
Roanna Shebala
Roanna Shebala: Illuminating the Voices of the Navajo and Zuni Tribes Roanna “Rowie” Shebala is a distinguished Native American p…
Robert FlipSide Daniels
Robert 'FlipSide' Daniels: A Multifaceted Artistic Journey Meet Robert Daniels, a multifaceted artist known professionally as Fli…
Roger Clyne
Roger Clyne: Arizona’s Lyrical Storyteller and Cultural Icon Roger Meade Clyne (born January 13, 1968) is a celebrated songwriter…
Rosemarie Dombrowski
Rosemarie Dombrowski: Phoenix’s Trailblazing Poet Laureate and Literary Innovator Rosemarie Dombrowski is the inaugural Poet Laur…
Ruth Walgreen Stephan
Ruth Stephan: Poet, Philanthropist, and Founder of the University of Arizona Poetry Center Ruth Stephan (1910–1974), the only dau…
Ryan Brown
Ryan Brown: A Journey of Poetry and Community Ryan Brown’s poetic journey began in 2007 when he discovered Flagstaff’s FlagSlam,…
Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale: A Lyrical Journey through Beauty, Love, and Loss Sara Teasdale: A Lyrical Journey through Beauty, Love, and Loss S…
Sarge Lintecum
Introducing Sarge Lintecum: a remarkable individual whose journey from the battlefields of Vietnam to the stages of blues clubs a…
Sean Avery Medlin
Sean Avery Medlin: Hip-Hop Nerd, Gamer, and Provocative Wordsmith Sean Avery Medlin (he/they) is an innovative poet, playwright,…
Sharlot Madbridth Hall
Sharlot Madbridth Hall: Pioneer Poet and Chronicler of the American Southwest Sharlot Mabridth Hall (October 27, 1870 – April 9,…
Shawnte Orion
Shawnte Orion: Arizona's Poet of Modern Absurdity and Elegance Shawnte Orion is a contemporary Arizona poet whose work masterfull…
Sherwin Bitsui
Sherwin Bitsui: A Poetic Voice from the Navajo Nation Sherwin Bitsui is a distinguished poet whose work offers a powerful explora…
Skyelyn Riggs-Davis
Arizona Spoken Word Poet, Slam Artist & Performer Skyelyn Riggs-Davis is an American spoken word artist, slam poet, musician, aud…
Stephen Chaffee
Stephen Chaffee: Poet of the Arizona Trail Stephen Chaffee is an acclaimed American poet and retired national park ranger whose d…
TC Tolbert
TC Tolbert – Tucson Poet Laureate (2017 – 2023) TC Tolbert serves as a vibrant and transformative voice in contemporary American…
The Klute
The Klute: Unleashing the Power of Words for Sharks and Humanity Born along the captivating shores of Palm Beach, Florida, The Kl…
Thomas Cooper
Thomas Cooper has performed poetry around the Valley of the Sun since 2018 and regularly hosts Ghost Poetry Show and the All-Ariz…
Tomas Stanton
Tomas Stanton: A Poet, Teaching Artist, and Advocate for Youth Empowerment Tomas Stanton is a multifaceted individual who has mad…
Tristan Marshell
Tristan Marshell: A Versatile Voice in Arizona's Poetry Scene Tristan Marshell has been a significant presence in the poetry worl…
Uncle Don Fanning
Uncle Don Fanning: Flagstaff Poet, Storyteller, and Community Catalyst Uncle Don B. Fireland Fanning is a beloved and influential…
Valence
Valence: Arizona-Based Performance Poet and New Media Artist Tyler “Valence” Sirvinskas, known professionally as Valence, is a pe…
Valerie Martínez
Valerie Martínez: Poet, Educator, and Advocate for Art, History, and Healing Valerie Martínez is a celebrated American poet, writ…
William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs: Literary Icon and Cultural Provocateur William S. Burroughs (1914–1997) was a groundbreaking writer, cultur…
Wisdom Soul
Wisdom Soul: The Voice of Positivity and Healing From the tender age of 9, Serena Richardson, known in the poetic realm as 'Wisdo…
Zane Grey
Zane Grey: A Western Novelist’s Legacy in Arizona and Poetry Zane Grey, one of the most celebrated Western novelists of the 20th…