Art Bar Poetry Slam (Winterruption 2026)

Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:00 PM / Art Bar

Offsite Event

19+
Thursday, January 22nd
Doors: 8:30 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets PWYC Online + At the door

The Art Bar celebrates Saskatoon’s Winterruption 10th anniversary with a Poetry Slam in partnership with the pîkiskwêw collective on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9 PM, at the Art Bar (229 20th ST W, Saskatoon)— PWYC tix online + at the door. Everyone is welcome!

The Art Bar Poetry Slam is open to poets of all styles. This is a 19+ space for both seasoned performers and first-time slam poets. Slam sign-up is on site, up to 10 competitors.

WHAT IS A POETRY SLAM?
A poetry slam is a live event where poets perform original work within a three-minute limit. A randomly chosen group of judges from the audience scores the performances, and these scores determine which poets advance. There are two preliminary rounds, and the five highest scorers will progress to a final slam round.

No props. No costumes. Just voice, body, and words (notebook or device welcome).

ABOUT THE PÎKISKWÊW COLLECTIVE
The pîkiskwêw collective is an Indigenous arts collective that highlights the voices of women, femmes, and 2-Spirit people. They aim to create space for remembrance, presence, and celebration through spoken word, poetry, and performance.

"pîkiskwêw" means "She speaks" in Nêhiyawewin (Y-dialect, Cree). You can find @thepikiskwewcollective on Instagram and Facebook .