Booking an ars poetica Typewriter Poet: A Winning Formula for elevated Events worldwide
by Jayshawn Lee
A stellar Valentines poetry setup by Little Sister Creative
Typewriters are having a moment—part fashion statement, part poetic spectacle at events around the world. You might credit Taylor Swift or Tom Hanks, but at Ars Poetica, our thriving poets’ department has been leading the charge.
Spanning four continents, featuring over 80 poets, and capturing thousands of heartfelt moments each year, Ars Poetica is where poetry meets experience. Our poets have made their mark on Today Show, Good Morning America, Vogue, and beyond.
Through partnerships with Bumble, Cosmopolitan, and Wicked, we amplify modern culture and conversation. And with organizations like Amnesty International and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, we help shape the world through words.
From large-scale activations—like multi-city, same-day marketing events with synchronized poets across the U.S.—to the awe of an intimate wedding reception, we specialize in creating personal impact on any scale.
Still need proof? See for yourself—here’s verbal and visual testimony on why Ars Poetica doesn’t just talk the talk; we poem the poem.
Cultivators of Creative Culture
“I just wanted to let you know that we had a ridiculously fantastical first day with Anthony and Sahina! Over 100 visitors received poems. So many smiles, and even a few tears (myself included). We are so looking forward to our future programs! Thanks again for such a magical day!”
-T. Shareen Dash | Smithsonian Institutional National
Museum of African American History & Culture
Alicia Keys astounded by AP Poet nunyala a.s.
“A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU from the entire Lower Eastside Girls Club team! Our Spring Fling Gala and Dance Party were a tremendous success thanks in large part to generous in-kind sponsors like you! Everyone LOVED the Ars Poetica poets! They were such a breath of fresh air and a perfect addition to the festivities! It was a powerful, fun and fabulous evening and one that your contribution helped make possible. Thank you again! We look forward to the possibility of working together in the future!”
- Jenny, Valerie, Monica and the LESGC Team
Lyrical Moments for Life’s Milestones
Memorabilia for once in a lifetime days will always be an unspoken obligation. Without a second thought we immortalize the images of our special days. How might our lives prosper if we could recall the emotional astonishment through words too?
“BEST WEDDING EVER - The poets transformed my wedding into a magical experience. Our guests have told me they’ll be keeping their poems for the rest of their lives.”
-Caitlyn | Creative & Bohemian Bride
“I have encountered Ars Poetica at events I've attended as a guest as well as hired them for events I've hosted. LAMARKS and her team of poets are true artists, and I treasure every poem I've received from them. It's incredible that in a short (a few minutes) interaction, they are able to craft a beautiful haiku that's based on any topic you give them, personalized for you. Highly recommend for any special event you are hosting - it's a great gift for guests to take home and treasure.”
-Liang S. | Manhattan, NY
Katy Perry with AP poets and AP Founder Lisa Ann Markuson at the Lower East Side Girls Club Gala
Literary Leaders of Today
Our poets are award winning, worldshaping, and industry known. Some might say we are your favorite poet’s favorite poet. Last year, major literary events like the 40th celebration of the Wick Poetry Center was one of many ways we celebrated the ever-expanding writing community that gives to the world.
Britny “B” Cordera & Zoe Branch writing custom poems for Naomi Shihab Nye at Wick Poetry Center’s 40th Anniversary
"We wanted to reach out to you and properly thank you for collaborating with us on our event.
You sent us two incredible poets. They were talented and mesmerizing. The guests were captivated, our client was overjoyed, and we are in awe. Thank you for the thoughtful consideration that you put into preparing for the event, and for cultivating such a talented team."
-Katie and Danielle | in-house corporate event producers at Ceros
I admit that when you were pitching poetry I was thinking it was going to be a little much (we dragged our feet on this one for MONTHS), but it was so fun and LA is lovely. I underestimated how many Criteos would be super into purposeful writing or who already dabbled in poetry. It was especially cool when our Brazilians were writing haikus and things in Portuguese and then shared in both Portuguese and translated into English. Just overall a cool experience and 45 mins flew by.
- Kira | Exuberancy (employee wellbeing agency) shared from their international and multilingual client, Criteo
Jayshawn Lee, poet, emcee, improv artist and facilitator, and the writer of this blog post