Cadence Video Poetry

Fostering critical and creative growth around the medium of video poetry.

Get ready for the 9th annual festival, April 17 – 19

Education

Working with plant matter as inspiration for poetry and material for film, reflect on our changing environment through an ecopoetic lens.

Dreaming Ecosystems: Film Poetry Workshop

Common OBJECTS
March 14, 2026
11 am – 5 pm

March 15, 2026
11 am – 5 pm

Space is limited

Satellite Screenings

Throughout the year, we take the show on the road to spread video poetry far and wide. Check out our touring showcases.

Residency

Our Artist-in-Residence program provides resources and tools for Pacific Northwest artists to develop a new video poem to screen at the festival.

Visiting Artist

Cadence connects Seattle to the international video poetry community by bringing artists from around the world to town for the festival.

Bookshelf

Peruse our ever-growing compilation of publications by Cadence artists, and get yours today!

 

Next Up

Dreaming Ecosystems: Film Poetry Workshop

Common OBJECTS
March 14, 2026
11 am – 5 pm

March 15, 2026
11 am – 5 pm

Space is limited

Cadence Casual [in person]

Northwest Film Forum
April 18, 2026
5:30 – 7 pm

ceaseless, of the earth

Frye Art Museum
April 30, 2026
6 – 8 pm