Wendy Brown-Baez

Poet, Spoken Word Artist

Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota US

Author's Bio

I am passionate about bringing poetry to unique venues such as galleries, schools, community centes, churches, and private homes. My last performances were at Altered Esthetics Gallery, Mid-town Global Market, and Northeast Lutheran Church

Publications & Prizes

Poetry

Anthology:
Illness & Grace, Terror & Transformation (Universal Table, 2007)
Book:
Ceremonies of the Spirit (Plain View Press, 2009)
Journals:
Americas Review
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Awakenings Review
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Edgz
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Litchfield Review
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Minnetonka Review
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Mississippi Crow Magazine
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Out of Line
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Sin Fronteras

Spoken Word

Performances:
Acequia Booksellers, Albuquerque (2009)
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Green Mill Jazz Club, Chicago (2009)
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Mesquite Studios, Las Cruces (2009)
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Patrick's Cabaret (2009)
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Stevens Square Center for the Arts (2009)
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Altered Esthetics Gallery, Minneapolis, MN (2008)
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banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, Fridley, MN (2008)
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Center for Independent Artists, Minneapolis, MN (2008)
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Columbia Grounds Cafe, Minneapolis, MN (2008)
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Common Roots Cafe, Minneapolis, MN (2008)
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El Colegio Charter School (2008)
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Isla Cuale Cultural Center, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (2008)
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Poetry Salon at Marcia's (2008)
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Puerto Vallarta Writer's Group, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (2008)
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Casket Arts Builidng, Minneapolis, MN (2007)
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Garden Party at Elizabeth's, Minneapolis, MN (2007)
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Garden Party at Victoria's, Santa Fe, NM (2007)
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Open Book Gallery Cafe, Minneapolis, MN (2007)
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Red Hot Arts Festival, Minneapolis, MN (2007)
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Anna Ourna Restaurant, Santa Fe, NM (2006)
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Puerto vallarta Writer's Group. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (2006)
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Sol y Luna Gallery, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (2006)
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Borders Books, Santa Fe, NM (2005)
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Center for peace & Justice, Albuquerque, NM (2005)
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La Cienieguilla Orchard, Santa Fe, NM (2005)
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Mikaela Barnes Home, Santa Fe, NM (2005)
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Santa Fe Yoga Center, Santa Fe, NM (2005)
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A.P.E. Gallery, Northampton, MA (2004)
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BarB, Santa Fe, NM (2004)
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Dan & John's Cafe, Silver City, NM (2004)
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La Cienieguilla Orchard, Santa Fe, NM (2004)
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Longevity Cafe, Santa Fe, NM (2004)
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Los Arroyo Compound, Santa Fe, NM (2004)
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Marysburg Books, Minneapolis, MN (2004)
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New Age Caberet, Albany, NY (2004)
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Priya restaurant, Berkeley, CA (2004)
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The Bowery Poetry Club, NYC (2004)
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Tribes Coffeehouse, Santa Fe, NM (2004)
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Winning Coffe, Albuquerque, NM (2004)
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Word Beat, Mediterraneum Caffé - Berkeley, CA (2004)
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Bound to be Read Bookstore - Albuquerque, NM (2003)
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Columbia Grounds Cafe, Minneapolis, MN (2003)
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Longevity Cafe, Santa Fe, NM (2003)
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Tribes Coffee House - Santa Fe, NM (2003)
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Ghost Ranch - Abiquiu, Santa Fe (2002)
Prizes won: 

Recipient of a 2008 McKnight grant to teach a bilingual writing/performance workshop with El Colegio Charter School

Personal Favorites

What I'm reading now: 
Dark Nights of the Soul by Thomas Moore

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Lancaster
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Last update: May 17, 2019