In the past, people have read their poetry, or recited poetry that was meaningful to them. Others have read stories or sang a song. Some participants have even told folk stories in another language. The more diverse the event is the more meaningful it tends to be. The reason why I mention this evening of the arts is because I have often heard disturbing statements when people hear about such an event.
Many individuals see an art event and immediately start to stereotype.
They picture chain smoking, black garbed, beret wearing, pseudo art intellectuals. Others picture dreaded down, nose ring, tattooed templates who smell of incense and something else. Although these figures are often seen in the art world, they by no means have the patent on expression. Art is not exclusively for the culturally elite. Art is for everyone.