joe davis

artist | author | activator of joy | #JoeDavisPoetry #ThePoeticDiaspora #TheNewRenaissanceLLC #WeRiseHigherBook #RemindMeAgainBook #UnearthingUsBook

[joe davis @JoeDavisPoetry]

It's time to launch!!

I've been diligently working behind the scenes on my most comprehensive body of work yet.

*drum roll*

Finding Your Freedom Practice: Wellness Through the Arts is the culmination of over 10 years of work as a nationally-touring healing artist.

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Let’s make some noise,
make some art,
make some joy.

We put the fun in funk
and bring the funk to the function!

#FindingYourFreedomPractice
#JoeDavisPoetry
#JoyLab

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JOY LAB

Sometimes we’re surprised by joy.

I’ve been hosting a new family program at libraries and schools called JOY LAB: A Poetic Playground of Rhythm & Groove, and honestly, I had no idea how much fun it would be.

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June 10 | 10:30–11:30 AM
Mounds View Library

July 18 | 10:30–11:30 AM
White Bear Lake Library

July 21 | 10:30–11:30 AM
Roseville Library

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It’s part poetry workshop, part dance party, part creativity lab—and a joyful reminder that art belongs to all of us.

If you wanna catch the groove, slide through one of our upcoming events:

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https://t.co/9XJ3rjvm3a

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Let's take a moment to breathe and tap into our wellspring of well-being!

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Neighbor is a verb.
Community is a verb.
Love is a verb.

Actions,
more than words.

[joe davis @JoeDavisPoetry]

“The whole culture is telling you to hurry. While the art is telling you to take your time.

Always listen to the art.”

—Junot Diaz

[joe davis @JoeDavisPoetry]

Mother’s Day began as an anti-war protest.

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And extra love to those who grieve, ache or struggle on this day. You’re not alone. May you still encounter a mothering presence—through a person, a memory, your ancestors, the earth, the Creator, or even within yourself—when you need it most.

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Happy Mother’s Day to all those who have mothered in countless ways—nurturing families and communities, birthing movements and new possibilities, raising children, cultures, and nations.

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That’s why I do this work.

[joe davis @JoeDavisPoetry]

I was feeling super stressed and disheartened during my teaching artist residency with mostly Spanish speaking students, wondering if I was still connecting with them though my extremely limited Spanglish.

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But after class one of the quiet kids gave me a SpongeBob bucket fulls of treats and a note that read, “Thank you for helping our class while our teacher was away. I appreciate your time and wish you a great vacation.”

It’s moments like this that mean the most.

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https://t.co/tUY47hNmhX

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Pull up tonight for a paint and sip fundraiser to support the impacted families in our community!