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The Jersey City Poetry Festival at Monira Foundation

Name: The Jersey City Poetry Festival at Monira Foundation
Start: 2025-09-19T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-19T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Mana Contemporary Jersey City

September 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

The Jersey City Poetry Festival (JCPOFEST) at Monira Foundation

Monira Foundation is proud to host Day 1 of JCPOFEST at Mana Contemporary, with a breakfast Launch Party & Press Conference and a Private Screening of Film Poems by Jonas Mekas.

September 19th
Mana Contemporary, Jersey City
10 AM – 12 PM
Hosted by JCPOFEST & our Cultural Partner, Monira Foundation

Start JCPOFEST with an morning gathering at Mana Contemporary. Enjoy a welcoming breakfast and press conference, followed by a private screening of Jonas Mekas’s Film Poems. This launch event sets the tone for the festival’s three days of performances, panels, and community, celebrating poetry, art, and creative exchange. Check out the full event here.

Details

Date: September 19, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Website: https://monirafoundation.org/exhibitions-open-books-2/

Organizers

Monira Foundation
Mana Contemporary

Venue

Mana Contemporary Jersey City
888 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306 United States + Google Map
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Accessibility

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for this event with at least two weeks’ advance notice. Monira is committed to providing equitable access for all visitors. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, ASL interpretation, CART (real-time captioning), and audio description. Please contact us info@monirafoundation.org to make a request. For more details on the building’s accessibility, please visit Monira’s Accessibility page.