8th Annual

Doc Sondra

Poetry Slam + Art Showcase

"The only thing more powerful than hate is love" - Bad Bunny on February 8, 2026 during Super Bowl LX.

In a climate where many of us may feel that we have to keep our heads down and cannot wave our flags with pride, we must remember to celebrate the beauty of our communities. Therefore, our theme for this year's submissions is the Art of Culture. Every kind of culture including our culture at Future 5.

Poetry Slam + Art Showcase

The Doc Sondra Poetry Slam & Student Art Showcase was started 8 years ago by long-time Stamford educator and Future 5 volunteer Doc Sondra. What started as a small passionate group of Future 5 members has now blossomed into a yearly celebration of the creativity of our members. 

We would love to see your poems and art. They should relate to the theme, but we are also accepting pieces that you might like to showcase in general. There will be awards for participating but also greater awards for pouring your heart and soul into your pieces! 
 

You may submit multiple entires for multiple pieces by restarting the form. Art submissions are due on Monday, May 4th at midnight. Poetry submissions are due on Thursday, May 7th at midnight

Past Poetry Slam + Art Showcase Winners & Celebrations!