Wrap up your First Friday experience at Momentum Studios for After Hours, featuring incredible visual and performance artists based in Anchorage. It’s a relaxed, come-as-you-are space where you can experience a diverse array of some of Anchorage’s best artists—good vibes, great art, all up close and personal.

March 7th, 2025 // 7pm - 9pm

Arts & Dialogue: Identity, Poetry and Place as tools for difficult conversations

March features Tara Devlin, a poet and educator based in Anchorage, Alaska. Join us for an evening of art, poetry, and self-reflection. This interactive event invites audiences to explore identity and personal storytelling through creative expression.

The evening will begin with a curated photo gallery experience designed to spark thought and discussion about identity, heritage, and lived experiences. Poet and educator Tara Devlin will then share a live reading of original works exploring themes of self, place, and belonging and then guide you in a hands-on activity where you’ll explore your own social identity through discussion and reflection to create your own short personal poem (or visual response). 

This event is a space for connection, creativity, and conversation. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, or simply curious, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of yourself and others.

$15 in advance or at the door. Space limited

Kids under 10 free.

About Tara Devlin

With a deep connection to her Alaskan roots, she uses poetry as a tool for storytelling, healing, and social change. Tara's work explores themes of identity, place, and the human experience, often drawing inspiration from the natural world and her community. As an educator, she is passionate about fostering creativity and self-expression in students of all ages, empowering them to find their voice through writing. Her commitment to the arts and education enriches the cultural fabric of Anchorage, where she continues to inspire and engage audiences through both her teaching and poetry.