Pine Bluff, Arkansas – Pine Bluff residents who enjoy poetry, storytelling and creative writing will have an opportunity to share their talents during an upcoming event at the ARTx3 Campus, where performers can compete for cash prizes or simply take the stage to express themselves.
The Write Stuff: Pine Bluff Poetry Slam is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Adam B. Robinson Jr. Black Box Theater at ART WORKS on Main.
The event is open to individuals ages 15 and older, with a maximum capacity of 50 participants and attendees. Admission is free for both members and nonmembers, and there is no charge to perform or compete.
Organizers are inviting experienced poets, beginning writers and anyone interested in spoken word to take part in an evening centered on creativity and personal expression.
The program will be hosted by Pine Bluff native Danny Burl, who performs under the name Danny B.
Poetry performances and competition will offer cash prizes
The evening will begin with an open mic session, allowing participants to present their original poetry, spoken word performances and other creative writing.
This portion of the event is intended to provide a welcoming setting where writers can share their work without the pressure of competing.
Following the open mic, the program will move into a poetry slam, giving performers an opportunity to compete before an audience.
The competition will award $100 to the first place winner and $50 to the second place finisher.
Organizers are encouraging people with different levels of experience to participate. Those who prefer not to perform can attend as audience members and enjoy the presentations.
Registration is available in advance, although individuals will also have the opportunity to sign up on the day of the event.
With attendance limited to 50 people, those interested in joining the program may want to register ahead of time.
The event is designed to bring together community members through the written and spoken word while giving local talent a chance to be heard.
Pine Bluff native Danny Burl will host the event
Danny Burl, also known as Danny B., will lead the evening’s activities.
His artistic background began with spoken word poetry before he expanded into rap music.
Burl’s performances draw from personal experiences and his interest in storytelling, which he uses to connect with audiences and encourage creative expression.
Alongside his work in entertainment, Burl is a full-time electrical engineer who holds a master’s degree.
He is also one of the founders of Good Game Entertainment, a record label featuring artists from Chicago, Atlanta and Arkansas.
His interest in music developed during childhood. His mother was a singer, while his father worked as a DJ, exposing him to different forms of musical expression from an early age.
Burl became interested in spoken word while attending high school after watching a guest artist perform.
That experience encouraged him to explore poetry and eventually helped shape his path as a performer.
His background in both spoken word and music makes him a fitting host for an event focused on creative writing and live performances.
The Write Stuff: Pine Bluff Poetry Slam will take place at the Adam B. Robinson Jr. Black Box Theater at ART WORKS on Main on November 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Participation and admission are free, and the event is open to anyone age 15 or older, subject to the 50-person capacity.
