¿Quien somos? We are a grassroots house of poetry and performing arts in New York City, formed in Brooklyn. Founded in March 2007 Description Capicu has already made it’s presence known in NY by featuring both veteran as well as up and coming performers of spoken word/ slam poetry, prominent visual artists, up and coming entrepreneurs, comedians and select musical ... Read More »

The Five Boro Story Project is an initiative that produces live events to showcase stories and art inspired by the neighborhoods of New York City. Our free, hyper-localized public programs create opportunities for New Yorkers to connect to our neighborhoods and our neighbors through stories, song, poetry, dance, film, and discussion about the places where we live. The programs aim ... Read More »

Wendy Angulo Productions helps to fill a gap for artistic expression through spoken and visual arts in the borough of Queens by their event, “Canvas of Words.” The initial showcase occurred on October 12, 2013 at Victoria Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. The church has been privileged to work with Wendy and her crew as they set up and ... Read More »

For Wendy Angulo, I’ve made the (sometimes distant) trip on the F train and the LIRR numerous times. And I will continue to do so, and support her team, and attend her events. A steady stream of writers, community organizers, educators, and performers have made their way out to eastern Queens, and have brought their art and energy to the ... Read More »

In my time working with Wendy Angulo, she has proved to be very on point and professional in how she deals with other artists. She pays meticulous attention to detail in developing the production of her shows. Her Canvas of Words series marry art and poetry together to packed houses. With her hard work ethic and determination, and roster of ... Read More »

It has been a pleasure working with Wendy Angulo Productions and their dynamic and dedicated Founder, Wendy Angulo. Wendy Angulo Productions (WAP) has been incredibly supportive of Women Writers in Bloom Poetry Salon (WWBPS) and our members. As Curator of WWBPS, it has been my experience that WAP is an organization that is committed to the community and constantly providing ... Read More »

I came to know about Wendy Angulo initially as a writer and member of the powerful band of womyn known as NYC Latina Writers Group, and discovered that she was set to create a unique poetry festival in the borough of Queens entitled ‘Canvas Of  Words’, which I had the opportunity to attend. As a fellow event coordinator, I was ... Read More »

Since I first met Wendy Angulo while I was organizing the Queens Literary Town Hall for Queens Council on the Arts, I was immediately struck by her fire, focus, and drive. She is one of those people who could somehow stand out in a crowd of movers and shakers – everyone has a dream, everyone has a passion, but Wendy ... Read More »

Wendy Angulo has become a mighty force in Queens. A powerful writer herself, she has also created a strong business to further the visibility and careers of other writers in this amazing borough and beyond. As a writer, publisher and community organizer, I rely on Wendy’s vision and reach to help plan events, meet new writers and share their work ... Read More »