UNA KUSHE (KRIO/SIERRA LEONE) AW BISIMILA (BAMBARA/MALI) YOUKOSO (JAPANESE/JAPAN)DARLES LA BIENVENIDA (SPANISH/LATINA) KALOSIRTHATE (GREEK/GREECE) BEM-VINDO (PORTUGUESE/PORTUGAL, BRAZIL) KÍIMAK ÓOLAL (YUCATEC MAYA/MEXICO) BIENVENUE (FRENCH/FRANCE+) AHLAN WA SAHLAN (ARABIC/ARABIA+)
Connect. Reflect. Restore.
The power of Words: The Black Experience Podcast. Sept 4, 2024
Welcome!
I’m so honored you’re here.
ART Out Loud offers novice and seasoned artists space to explore meaning through their own experiences and to learn more about each other. Through the power of words, intentional interactions and collective creation of poetry, crafts, and visual arts, individuals and communities can access wellness.
Our values guide our workshops, curricula and programming, geared to people of all ages and abilities.
ART Out Loud envisions communities that participate in liberatory and artistic dialogs that facilitate cultural expression, healing, joy, and belonging.
We value social connection and belonging as the path of highest achievement.
We value practices aimed at shifting culture and expanding capacity for growth.
We value learning through the arts to inspire 360-degree awareness and self-actualization.
We value personal storytelling to embrace and evoke the best of our shared humanity.
We value creative expression through innovation, imagination, and collaboration.
We invite you to join us for restoration and healing.
Creative Spaces
Many Voices
Whether through words, movement, paint, photography, sound, or sculpture, creative expression helps us process our experiences, connect more deeply with ourselves and others, and begin the work of personal and collective healing.
What We Do
POETRY & CRAFTING WORKSHOPS
K-12 TEACHING ARTIST ENGAGEMENTS
TEAM BUILDING EXERCISES
CULTURAL RECONNECTION EXPERIENCES
SPEAKEASY SESSIONS (LIVE PERFORMANCES)
MEDIA CONNECTIONS
Past Events & Features
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UK Groups (2020)
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Langley Film Festival (2023)
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Artist in Residence (Feb. 2024 - Jan. 2025)
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Interview on AYV Radio - Sierra Leone, Africa (January 2025)
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Poetry at Forahbay College - Sierra Leone, Africa (January 2025)
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Interview on “The Black Experience” Podcast (September 2024)
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Short documentary with Remy Styrk (August 2024)
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Workshop Facilitator (Lopez Island 2021 - 2024)
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Open Mic organizer and host (Lopez Island 2021 - 2023)
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Teaching Artist (May 2025 - Present)
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Teaching Artist Youth Engagement
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Student Art practical piece
Testimonials
"Having Quaniqua Williams visit my third-grade classroom was nothing short of transformative. With warmth, wisdom, and powerful presence, she guided my students through a poetry lesson that centered on identity — helping each child explore who they are and how their voices matter.
Through gentle encouragement and thoughtful questions, Quaniqua created a space where students felt safe to express themselves authentically. She guided the children to see that poetry isn’t just about rhyming words — it’s about telling your truth, honoring where you come from, and imagining who you can become.
I am deeply grateful for Quaniqua's care, and commitment to nurturing young minds. I look forward to continuing to work together."
AMY ROSELLI
THIRD GRADE TEACHER, HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY
“Our 3rd graders had an unforgettable experience working with Quaniqua Williams. Through a beautiful picture book, a meaningful poetry lesson, and a hands-on craft project, Quaniqua guided students in exploring and expressing their identities in creative and authentic ways. Her integration of visual art, literature, and self-reflection perfectly supported our learning goals across literacy, the arts, and social-emotional learning. The students were fully engaged and inspired and were excited to learn from a real poet! We are so grateful for the way Quaniqua helped our students find their voices and see the power of their stories through both words and images.”
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3RD GRADE TEACHER