March is recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness month. In this episode of Black Van Club - On The Mic, we sit down with the talented poet, multidisciplinary artist, and community tender, Fanny Kearse. Fanny shares insights into their creative journey and their collaboration on “Glimmers”, a powerful docu-series and upcoming live event that explores the healing power of poetry, art, colour, and community. As a Black, queer, Jewish, disabled individual, Fanny’s work emphasizes themes of grief, joy, self-reclamation, and healing, and they discuss the importance of accessibility in creative spaces.

Join us as we dive into Fanny’s artistic process, the challenges of navigating health, identity, and community, and the beauty of collaboration in their creative practice. With special guests like poets Adonis Critter-King and Brandon Wint, and the musical talents of Kinfolk Nation, this episode is a celebration of healing through art and the power of showing up as your authentic self.

Don’t miss Fanny’s upcoming poetry and music show on March 27 at Performance Works on Granville Island!

Check out more information and ticket links on blackvanclub.com - Glimmers Event Link

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Fanny Kearse, a Black, queer, Jewish artist, speaking into a microphone at a poetry event. She wears a denim jacket and a white turtleneck, smiling as she engages with the audience.

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