National Poetry Month Event: Art + Sound
The Experience
The Introduction: Opening remarks on how music, poetry, and art have always been intertwined in the Westport community.
Act I: Sahmra Sawyer begins her performance, weaving her words through the exhibition.
Intermission: A break to enjoy light refreshments, walk the galleries, and catch a vibe with the community.
Act II: The conclusion of the night’s poetry and the completion of the live-painted work.
Sahmra Sawyer is a Norwalk native, Sahmra has grown into a Spoken Word Poet better known as Supreme Divinity. Supreme has performed at renowned venues like TheaterWorks in Hartford, CT; Bijou Theater in Bridgeport, CT; Nublu in New York City; Brooklyn Poets, and was featured on Fox 61 in 2023 for the “Rooted in Resilience” Juneteenth special.
She is the Founder and Host of, We’ve Got Something to Say, a thriving poetry platform and community collective based in Bridgeport, CT. Her mission is to create safe spaces where voices are heard using her skills as an MSW student, the transformative power of storytelling, and community, to foster healing and connection.
Lauren Clayton is the founder of Studio 162 and a graduate of the Cooper Union School of Art. A Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar alum and recipient of the Miller Brewing Company’s Urban Entrepreneur Grant, Lauren’s work is known for its bold color and storytelling. Beyond her studio, she is a fixture in the local art scene, dedicated to mentoring design students and advocating for non-profits through her creative work.
This event is made possible by the generous support of Absolute Best Home Care in Westport, CT.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3553747-0
