OMAI Pre-Collegiate Programs: The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI)
at the University of Wisconsin Madison provides arts leadership programming in select
Milwaukee area high schools. OMAI stages all-school assembly performances, assigns poet-
mentors to help deliver writing curriculum and performance coaching for after-school
spoken word clubs, and coordinates an intramural poetry slam league. For information on
how to have your school considered for future programming, please send an email to
dnkelly@wisc.edu
Still Waters Workshop Series: With SWC classroom workshops, the writing is actually
secondary. Rather, we utilize the mechanics of creative writing for building confidence,
bolstering esteem and encouraging creative problem solving. All workshops are
customized, interactive and grade-appropriate. The series is comprised of 2-6 sessions and
accommodates a rotation through no more than three classrooms per visit. Option to
conclude with a classroom performance or reading. K-12. Class period
Still Waters Between the Lines: Think of Bravo’s popular show “Inside the Actor’s
Studio,” and you’ve got Between the Lines. Part motivational presentation, part
performance, part Q&A, nationally-accomplished spoken word artists and writers visit SWC
school partners as part of their SE Wisconsin tour. This one-person presentation is best with
smaller, more intimate groups or single classrooms. 9-12 grades. Class period
Still Waters Spoken Word Show: This high-energy showcase can be either an all-
school or multi-classroom assembly. We present nationally-accomplished spoken word
artists, local teen performers, a live deejay and, hopefully, the work of a few of your own
students. Invariably, the student body is surprised to find themselves being inspired and
entertained by … poetry! 7-12 grades. 45 minutes. Performances are scheduled in the
order they are received. Don't lose your first-choice dates! Download your Assembly
Reservation Form here.
Teacher InService: More than poetry and fiction, let Still Waters staff demonstrate
ways to apply creative writing as a resource tool in developing individual students, building
classroom communities and exploring leadership potential. K-12. 2 hours.
OMAI Annual Educator Institute: For young people to reach their full academic
and artistic potential, they need the support of their teachers and adult mentors. Many
adults, however, struggle to make their classes and programs relevant to the changing
culture and needs of today’s youth. In order to bridge this educational-generational gap,
OMAI teams up with Urban Word NYC to offer the Annual Spoken Word & Hip Hop
Educator’s Institute each July at UW-Madison. University & CEU credit options available for
interested individuals. To receive an Educator’s Institute application and registration
information, contact Katrina Flores at kbflores@wisc.edu or 608-890-1006. For more info on
other educator workshop possibilities throughout the year, contact Willie Ney at 608-890-
1055 or wney@wisc.edu
at the University of Wisconsin Madison provides arts leadership programming in select
Milwaukee area high schools. OMAI stages all-school assembly performances, assigns poet-
mentors to help deliver writing curriculum and performance coaching for after-school
spoken word clubs, and coordinates an intramural poetry slam league. For information on
how to have your school considered for future programming, please send an email to
dnkelly@wisc.edu
Still Waters Workshop Series: With SWC classroom workshops, the writing is actually
secondary. Rather, we utilize the mechanics of creative writing for building confidence,
bolstering esteem and encouraging creative problem solving. All workshops are
customized, interactive and grade-appropriate. The series is comprised of 2-6 sessions and
accommodates a rotation through no more than three classrooms per visit. Option to
conclude with a classroom performance or reading. K-12. Class period
Still Waters Between the Lines: Think of Bravo’s popular show “Inside the Actor’s
Studio,” and you’ve got Between the Lines. Part motivational presentation, part
performance, part Q&A, nationally-accomplished spoken word artists and writers visit SWC
school partners as part of their SE Wisconsin tour. This one-person presentation is best with
smaller, more intimate groups or single classrooms. 9-12 grades. Class period
Still Waters Spoken Word Show: This high-energy showcase can be either an all-
school or multi-classroom assembly. We present nationally-accomplished spoken word
artists, local teen performers, a live deejay and, hopefully, the work of a few of your own
students. Invariably, the student body is surprised to find themselves being inspired and
entertained by … poetry! 7-12 grades. 45 minutes. Performances are scheduled in the
order they are received. Don't lose your first-choice dates! Download your Assembly
Reservation Form here.
Teacher InService: More than poetry and fiction, let Still Waters staff demonstrate
ways to apply creative writing as a resource tool in developing individual students, building
classroom communities and exploring leadership potential. K-12. 2 hours.
OMAI Annual Educator Institute: For young people to reach their full academic
and artistic potential, they need the support of their teachers and adult mentors. Many
adults, however, struggle to make their classes and programs relevant to the changing
culture and needs of today’s youth. In order to bridge this educational-generational gap,
OMAI teams up with Urban Word NYC to offer the Annual Spoken Word & Hip Hop
Educator’s Institute each July at UW-Madison. University & CEU credit options available for
interested individuals. To receive an Educator’s Institute application and registration
information, contact Katrina Flores at kbflores@wisc.edu or 608-890-1006. For more info on
other educator workshop possibilities throughout the year, contact Willie Ney at 608-890-
1055 or wney@wisc.edu
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Following are descriptions of the SWC initiatives for your school or agency. From K-4 to college, these programs prove to be unique outreach activities and/or engaging accents to your curriculum. |