Samurai Graphix & The Living Word Project Presents:
We are accepting submissions for writers to compete in this year's Estria Invitational Graffiti Battles:
• Part I: Harlem Saturday, May 9
• PART II: Honolulu Saturday, May 29-30
• PART III: Chicago Saturday, July 18
• PART IV: Finals in Oakland, Saturday October 10
We are looking for the best of the best writers who can rock both letters and concepts. The winner of each battle will be flown to Oakland to compete in the finals!
Women are highly encouraged to submit their work. Holler with pictures or links to your work to submissions@estria.net.
Also Featuring:
• Free outdoor performances
• Bamboo Architecture
• Green Living Workshops
• Skateboard Demonstration presented by Hood Games
About the Living Word Festival
The Living Word Festival is an annual community gathering of artists, educators, presenters and performers focusing on literary performance and literacy education. Founded by Youth Speaks and the Living Word Project, under the direction of Marc Bamuthi Joseph, the Living Word Festival is committed to exploring new modes of literary performance, and to engaging and supporting artists who are breaking the boundaries of hip-hop theater and spoken word theater. www.lifeisliving.org
About Estria
Estria began spray painting in Hawai'i in 1984 and has since painted hundreds of murals. As an influential leader of San Francisco's "Golden Age" of graffiti (1980s), he pioneered painting techniques of characters and scenes. He is one of the originators of the stencil tip, used by graffiti writers to create thin airbrush-like lines. Estria co-founded Visual Element, the EastSide Arts Alliance´s free mural workshop that develops youth into the voice of the people. www.estria.com
