Prepare for an unforgettable experience as we bring together the Midwest's boldest voices, deepest thinkers, and most passionate creators for Passion, Poetry & Prowess — a powerful community celebration of art, identity, and purpose.
This event is more than a showcase — it’s a cultural experience rooted in empowerment, storytelling, and justice.
🎙️ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
🔥 Lyrical Balladry Poetry Showcase
Witness spoken word artists in an electrifying showcase featuring original work. From raw truth to radical joy, this is where words spark fire!
🎭 🎭 Performing Arts Showcase presented by S.A.M.O Sound
A live celebration of passion and talent, a variety of youth and adult performing for a chance to be honored with our $250 award and studio package.
🎨 Art Exhibition
Explore vibrant art inspired by legacy, resilience, and culture. Artists will share their work with attendees for the opportunity to earn the inaugural $250 award. Community voting will help select the featured honoree.
🤝 Community Resource Fair
Connect with more than a dozen amazing organizations doing powerful work in the Clark-Fulton, La Villa Hispana, and Greater Cleveland areas in our Pathways to Prowess Resource Fair. Access college prep, legal support, youth programs, education services, local vendors, and more — all in one place.
🎓 $1,000 Opportunity for Prowess Scholarship
Midwest Prowess LLC in partnership with The City Life Center, LegalWorks Inc., SAMO Sound, and College 216 will officially announce our $1,000 scholarship recipient. Be there for the reveal and find out how to apply August 1st!
This isn’t just for exposure.
✔️ All selected artists and performers are eligible for stipends
✔️ Cash prizes available for top performance & art entries
✔️ Artists keep 100% of any sales they make onsite
Want to be featured? Email us at
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🌟 SUPPORTED BY
This community-powered experience is proudly funded by the Neighbor Up Action Grant, awarded through Neighborhood Connections for its commitment to grassroots leadership and cultural impact.
🤝 IN COLLABORATION WITH:
🧠 LegalWorks, Inc.
🎤 SAMO Sound
🎓 College 216
🏢 City Life Center
💡 Midwest Prowess LLC (Organizer)
📣 JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Whether you're a poetry lover, creative thinker, or someone who believes in the power of art to heal and inspire — this event is for YOU.
Let’s celebrate our passion, uplift poetry, and showcase our prowess — together.
📲 Follow us: @midwest_prowess
📧 For inquiries, vendor sign-up, or press:
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🎤 Passion, Poetry & Prowess: The Power of Artistic Expression
Join us for an electrifying community celebration of talent, culture, and impact.
🖌️ Art Exhibition
🎭 Live Performance Showcase
🎓 $1,000 Scholarship Awarded
💼 Resource Fair with Local Organizations
🎶 Music | 💬 Spoken Word | 🏆 Cash Awards
🔴 FREE EVENT | All Ages Welcome
📍 Hosted by Midwest Prowess LLC in partnership with LegalWorks, City Life Center, College 216 & SAMO Sound
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @midwest_prowess
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