Dantes Originals Dreaming in the Archive May 31

May 31 Access Packet

The following event and flier description must be included in all postings on a website and / or on social media platforms. If you need more space add details in the comments of your post. Distribution via text please use bit.ly/DREAM31 to communicate all event details and image description. Please tag the artists from the event @artemple_chicago @visitinglooks @male.spice @kemiaalabi @riotous_roots @crystlali @podlasieclub

Flier design by Dante. Image source International Center of Photography (Unidentified Woman, 1910).

Dante's Originals is a poetry series featuring local artists sharing original work. This is the dream venture of curator, host and event planner Dante Donna Marie Gary Marcus. On May 31 from 6pm - 8pm, participants can access the event for a $15 entry fee supports Support Ho(s)e Collective and ARTEMPLE Foundation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. 

The event will include a Writing Workshop on Dreaming hosted by Dante, MC Male Spice will shepherd the poetry showcase featuring poets RISE, Kemi Alabi and Crystal Vance Guerra. Due to the intimate nature of the event, seating will be first come first serve with preference for folks who can stay for the workshop and showcase. 

Thank you to Podlaise Club and Sophia for their support of this event. Please arrive wearing a mask or one will be provided to you. About the space: This space is on the first floor of the Podlasie Club. The space is wheelchair accessible. Please limit your use of fragrances, or scents at this event. Please do not attend if you have had a cough, sneezing, fever or sore throat the same week as the event. Check out images of the space and their other shows at podlasiechicago.com ! Accessibility inquiries can be sent to donna@artemple.org ! 

If you are interested in more events like this please visit and donate to Dante's biggest venture yet, ARTEMPLE Foundation at artemple.org ! 

Support Ho(s)e Collective is a small Leftist formation of sex workers (current and former) and our trusted co-conspirators based in Chicago, Illinois, New York City, New York, and Austin, Texas. Donations support sex working parents this Mothers Day. Learn more at www.bonfire.com/support-comrad... ! 

Find the artists from the event @artemple_chicago @visitinglooks @male.spice @kemiaalabi @riotous_roots @crystlali @podlasieclub

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At the top of the flier purple balloons and shining silver letters announce the event against a backdrop of a purple swirling supernova. The middle of the flier fades into a black and white photo gelatin of a figure with deep brown skin and eyes, in a long white dress seated at a writing desk, looking at the camera as the picture is taken.