Voice & Advocacy Poetry Workshop Registration Form

In this hands-on, creative workshop, participants explore the power of poetry as a tool for advocacy and self-expression. Centered around the theme "Voice & Advocacy," the session invites individuals to choose a cause they are passionate about — such as climate justice, mental health awareness, racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, or any personal or social issue close to their heart.

Using found words, images, and phrases from magazines, newspapers, and other printed materials, participants will create collage poems — layered, visual works that blend poetry and art. Through this process, attendees will discover how their unique voices can amplify messages, challenge injustices, and inspire change. No prior poetry experience is needed — just a cause, creativity, and a desire to speak up!


FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 

WHERE & WHEN

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. with Alexandra Swanson - Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake, IL 60030
In partnership with the Grayslake Arts Alliance Writers’ Group

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. with Heather McClelland, - Grayslake Village Hall Community Room, 10 South Seymour Ave., Grayslake, IL 60030
In partnership with the Grayslake Arts Alliance

All materials and supplies will be provided!


Please agree to the following for yourself or if you are the parent or guardian of a participant younger than age 18, for the participant. (Workshops are open to those ages 13+). Participants ages 13 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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By registering for this program, I agree to the following: I hereby give the College of Lake County, its clients, agents and assigns, full permission to use and publish text, audio recordings, photographs, videos, or digital files made of me and/or my property, or any part thereof, either in conjunction with or without using my name and to make changes or alterations therein and/or additions thereto for publication, for advertising, in connection with testimonial copy or otherwise, and for any and all commercial purposes whatsoever, be it in print, broadcast or online.
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As a participant in this writing workshop, I have the opportunity to have my poem or narrative appear on the Voices of Lake County social media accounts, exhibited in the Voice & Advocacy showcase in spring 2027, or posted on the Voices of Lake County website, www.voicesoflakecounty.com. In addition, Voices of Lake County has the right to take photos at the workshop and gallery show and display them on the Voices of Lake County website or use them in promotional materials such as flyers or social media and to offer them for use or distribution in other non-college publications such as news media releases, electronic or otherwise, without notifying me.  I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve finished photographs/videos/audio recordings, printed material, or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of photographs/video/audio recordings.  I hereby agree to release, defend, and hold harmless College of Lake County District (and all participating community partners) and their agents or employees, including any firm publishing and/or distributing the finished product in whole or in part, whether on paper, via electronic media, or on websites, from and against any claims, damages or liability arising from or related to the use of the materials. I am (or the signing parent/guardian is) 18 years of age or older and I am competent to contract my own name.  I have read this release before signing below, and I fully understand its contents, meaning and impact of this release. I understand that I am free to address any specific questions regarding this release by submitting those questions to change this phrase to: Voices of Lake County Coordinators in writing via email prior to signing, in writing via email prior to signing, and I agree that my failure to do so will be interpreted as a free and knowledgeable acceptance of the terms of this release. By registering for this program and checking off this document, I (or the signing parent/guardian) verify that I have read, understood and accept the terms below regarding liability for my work.
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Because this free program has limited seating,  my registration is my commitment to show up for the workshop on the above date, and be on time.
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