“The Children Are Watching” Written & Performed by Tish Jones at The Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the Timberwolves Halftime Event. January 11, 2026

Art. Cultural Impact. Education.

Poet, cultural producer and educator from Saint Paul, MN, Tish Jones is an award winning artist with a deep and resounding love for Black cultural expression and ways of knowing. She infuses those practices into her artistic aesthetic, organizing, and pedagogy. Jones has created curriculum, organized international festivals and events, toured one-woman shows, performed original works of poetry, rap music, and song, and more. Read more on how to engage with Tish below!

  • Performance Poetry, Emceeing, Hip Hop Theater, Voiceovers, and more.

  • Event Production, Event Planning, Director of Events, Event Host, Project Management, Panelist, Public Speaking, Keynotes, Consulting, and more.

  • Residencies, Workshops, Lesson Plan & Curriculum Development, Teaching Resources (Lesson Plans, Modules, etc.), Products/Tools for the classroom, Lectures, Professional Development for Educators, and more.

Just Writing Prompts

The Second Edition

A writing prompt deck for poets interested in exploring social justice topics, poetic devices and form, or for a quick bit of inspiration! Created by poet, Tish Jones, this deck is designed to inspire creativity and challenge writers to consider justice in the creation of new work. A great gift for new and seasoned writers alike and a marvelous educational tool!

The Second Edition includes new prompts, giving poets enough material for a 30/30!

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“Art is the language of the spirit."

- Tish Jones

Fellowships, Awards, and Recognition (Snapshot)

Legacy Builder Award | Frogtown Neighborhood Association and 825 Arts

Sweeter the Juice Fellowship | More than A Single Story

2024 Facing Race Award Recipient | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

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Creative Visionary Award | MN POC Pride

Black Legacy Fellowship | Cultural Wellness Center

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  • Urgent Performance Art Series, Volume One: Root Music

    January 17, 2026 @ Icehouse

    Join Tish Jones as she hosts the kickoff event in TruArtSpeaks’ 20th Year Anniversary residency at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN. Doors at 6:00p, Show at 8:00p.

    Details Here

  • the 11th Annual MLK Jr. Holiday Weekend of Service

    January 18, 2026 @ Golden Valley Country Club

    Tish will be honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the performance of a poem. This event is powered by Sweet Potato Comfort Pie.

    SOLD OUT!

  • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

    January 19, 2026 @ Powderhorn Park

    A free and fun family event for all ages that will feature multi-disciplinary artists celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.