The Maya Angelou Garden Party is an annual event hosted in Bailey Park to honor Dr. Maya Angelou by celebrating community, storytelling, and art. Each year this event is free and open to both the public and broader community, with poetry reading and spoken word performances on display to honor Dr. Angelou’s literary legacy. Food, music, and lawn games are also part of the celebration.

Special Collections & Archives will host a popup exhibit featuring Dr. Maya Angelou with free handouts of buttons, magnets, and coloring books.

Use this sign up form to reserve a few minutes to read poetry (whether original or that of a favorite artist), to share a story, or to perform spoken art. Sign up ASAP to guarantee your spot!