Spoken Word Poet
Just Buffalo teaching artist MARQUIS “Ten Thousand” BURTON is a spoken word poet, educator and curator. Working with Shea’s Performing Arts, C.A.O.(Community Action Organization), Say Yes Buffalo and other non-profit and educational institutions he has taught young writers to discover their voice through poetry while celebrating their stories for more than a decade. He has represented Buffalo in National Poetry Slams for the past decade and has been the official team coach for two years. Marquis has also held the position of curator of poetry talent for the Music Is Art Festival for the past 6 years.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Medaille College Write Thing Reading Series: Marquis “Ten Thousand” Burton
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Where:
Medaille College
4th Floor, Main Building
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
Date: February 21, 2019
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
No other workshops or events currently scheduled. Check back soon for more details.
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Just Buffalo's Writing Center is dedicated to helping young and emerging writers ages 12–19 cultivate their writing skills.
