The City of Santa Fe announced on April 9 that poetry and art created by local writers will be displayed on city buses as part of the Voice Project, a program led by Poet Laureate Tommy Archuleta. The initiative is timed to coincide with National Poetry Month.
The Voice Project aims to support unhoused writers by offering free writing workshops, with selected poems and original artwork from participants showcased throughout the city’s bus system. The project is supported by the Academy of American Poets.
Workshops are held weekly at the Friendship Club, where participants from organizations such as Life Link, St. Elizabeth’s Shelters, and Agape House gather to write, create art, and share stories. Volunteers from the Santa Fe literary community provide feedback and encouragement during these sessions. Participants also receive backpacks, notebooks, and essential supplies at no cost.
According to the announcement, this collaboration between the Arts and Culture Department and Santa Fe Trails is designed to bring community voices into public view through a citywide exhibition that highlights personal expression.
Workshops for the Voice Project take place every Thursday from 2–4 p.m., continuing through May 28 at the Friendship Club located at 1316 Apache Ave.
