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Detroit mural celebrates nonprofit’s 30 years of inspiring young storytellers
CBS Detroit spoke with student poet Charisma whose words inspired the mural celebrating InsideOut’s 30 year legacy in Detroit.
Woven Bonds: a short film by Na Forest Lim
Two poets meet for the first time, unaware of what the other will share. Through their words, an unexpected connection takes shape.
30 Billboards for 30 Years!
InsideOut is marking its 30th anniversary with a citywide billboard campaign featuring poetry by Detroit youth.
Annual Sonnet Slam in Detroit celebrates poetry, Shakespeare
To celebrate National Poetry Month and the birthday of William Shakespeare, InsideOut and Shakespeare in Detroit host the annual Sonnet Slam.
InsideOut Poets Celebrate 313 Day
InsideOut Teaching Artist Galaxy kicked off 313 Day with a poem celebrating all things Detroit.
Happy Birthday, InsideOut!
I’m super excited to announce that 2025 is our 30th Anniversary year – that’s right, InsideOut Literary Arts has been serving Detroit youth with high quality creative writing programming for three decades! From our start in a handful of high schools to serving over three […]
Fox 2: Nonprofit wants submissions for Detroit’s new mural
“InsideOut Literary Arts will celebrate three decades of serving Detroit’s youth this year and it hopes to commemorate the occasion with a large mural that drives home their mission.”
InsideOut 30th Anniversary Mural
InsideOut Literary Arts is partnering with City Walls Detroit to celebrate our 30th anniversary of inspiring Detroit youth through poetry!