Continental Poetry Marathon for Peace

Event description

Arts and entertainment
Free
Inclusion
Open to the public

Do you love poetry and peace? Join participants from across the Americas for the Continental Poetry for Peace Marathon to read works by well-known or lesser-known poets, or share your own poems. You may also sing, dance, rap or present another artistic performance for peace. Works in other languages are welcome.

Under the theme of “Peace,” the subtheme of “Tenderness” acknowledges that we all experience emotional pain and that poetry can help us heal.

The event will feature scheduled programming and open-mic opportunities. Come share your art or enjoy the work of others as an audience member. Poetry will be available for those who would like to participate but do not have a poem to share.

This event will take place in person and via Zoom, allowing participants from other parts of the United States and around the world to join. Free registration is requested.

Made possible by the Hardt-Nickachos Chair in Peace Studies at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict, in partnership with Greater Phoenix Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and Local to Global Justice, in association with Fundación Global View Ecuador.

Logistics

This event is hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict and will take place on the ASU Tempe campus in West Hall, Room 120, also known as the Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Conference Room, and will be available to watch through Zoom. However, please note that poetry readings and performances must be in person.

While registration is available at the door, we appreciate you taking a moment to register in advance. This is a come-and-go-style event, so feel free to bring friends and stop by for anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. Your confirmation and reminder emails will provide detailed directions to the venue, including parking information and the Zoom link once it becomes available.

Registration details:

Free and open to all.
Register to guarantee your seat and time slot, if you would like to read or perform poetry.
Classes and groups are welcomed to attend! Please contact us directly with your request.

Questions?

Barbara Taft
[email protected]
globalviewecuador.org

Event contact

Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict

480-965-7187

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Date

Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Time

9:00 am – 6:00 pm (MST)

Location

West Hall, Room 120

1000 Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ 85281

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