It’s been a wild year, but we’re excited to host this virtual event for our tribe! Since 2013, The Listening has been hosting events and creating space for people throughout our community to come together to celebrate each other with performing arts like spoken word and poetry, dance, theater, and songwriting.Read on to learn more about the goals of the conference and what we look for in presentation proposals.
Read MoreDifferent presenters will offer up their thoughts and insight on the four tracks of our conference experience: Art as Activism, Art in Education/Learning, Art as Healing & Art in Community Building. Check it out!
Read MoreWe can’t have a conference without crafting space to hear direct, unfiltered thoughts. Check out the panelists and faciliators who will be discussing “An Artist’s Responsibility”!
Read MoreCheck out the performers that will be a part of our first (virtual) conference! Register today!
Read MoreWe're hosting our very first conference, so it's only right that we make sure that the vibes are right! Enjoy this curated playlist, brought to you by The Listening and available only on Spotify!
Read MoreIt’s my belief that The Poetic Justice Conference is the beginning of The Listening’s next chapter.
This is how we dig deeper and lean evermore on our mission to engage, change and save lives with the performing arts.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce the keynote speaker for our inaugural conference, Mr. Walter Virgil, Jr.!
Read MoreIn an effort to contribute to the local creative arts scene and build brand awareness as a thought leader within the community, THE LISTENING is excited to announce its inaugural virtual conference, The Poetic Justice Conference!
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