Erotic Poetry Festival is a celebration of passion, desire, and the power of artistic expression.

Join us for a live performances and artist talk by JRose, nora oz, and Story Teller Gordon

JRose is a spoken word artist born and raised in Queens, NY. Her love for Hip Hop inspired her to start writing poetry at the tender age of 16. Her profound yet relatable poetry transcends time and covers a wide spectrum of genres, styles and perspectives. Her writing speaks unapologetically about love, heartbreak, mental health, sexuality, women's empowerment, trauma and everything in between. In 2015 she decided to take her poetry from paper to the stage and since then she's been featured on stages in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Lancaster, Baltimore, D.C., New Orleans, and Tampa. In 2018, she established a creative platform called, The Rose Garden Events and has grown to become a power house beyond the local creative community. The Rose Garden Events produces performance based events such as, monthly open mic nights, showcases, small business expos (Ven DivA Expo) writing workshops and much more. In 2020 JRose launched her first media based project; a traveling talk show titled "The JRose Experience". The show brings an intimate look into the creative process of poetry, music, art and entrepreneurship from the perspective of Poets.

nora oz is a Poetess and published author from Brooklyn, NY. She writes on social justice, the condition of the African American woman, family, and whimsical fancies. nora also enjoys whetting palates and stroking imaginations with her erotic poetry. She takes pride in sharing her story and that of her community through spoken word. She encourages the same pride in her students and community as the Program Director at Dorill Initiative. You can follow this dynamic poet on Instagram at @noraoz_queen.

Darnnell Dorvil aka Story Teller Gordon is a Brooklyn, NY born hip hop inspired writer, spoken word artist, poet, and host on a mission to reshape the narrative surrounding black men. With a gift for words and a passion for change, Story Teller Gordon has graced renowned platforms like The Nuyorican, Voices In Power, and Write About Now, leaving audiences in awe with his compelling performances. Only a few years in to his poetic journey, Story Teller Gordon has left his mark on cities like Philadelphia, Providence, Houston, and the iconic New York City, and engaged virtual platforms giving him social media followers internationally. In 2024, Story Teller Gordon is set to make waves in the literary world with his highly-anticipated poetic anthology, "Don't Speak for Me." This collection promises to be a testament to his unwavering dedication to breaking stereotypes and promoting positive narratives about black men. Stay tuned for his evocative, thought-provoking work, as Story Teller Gordon continues to inspire and change the world, one word at a time.

We invite you to participate in this global celebration of art and expression. Join us from the comfort of your home or gather with fellow poetry enthusiasts in local viewing parties. Celebrate the beauty of poetry, the magic of connection, and the power of shared experiences.