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Typewriter Poetry & Paint live creates authentic guest engagement & one of a kind personalized painted poem keepsakes for every guest

As an event typewriter poet, Isaiah Halpin, creates “poems for people” based on their prompts and stories on a mid 1950‘s manual typewriter on hand-painted watercolor paper. The interactive art-form of listening and producing custom poems live on the spot for guests, connects the human experience with the each individual’s story. The poem is offered to be read aloud and the end result is an authentic poetic keepsake for each guest to take home sharing their story.

The typewriter poetry activation is a personalized interactive art-form creating meaningful and memorable interactions at any occasion where people are gathered: including receptions, corporate events, music and arts festivals, retreats, conferences, and pop-up markets. Generally each interaction is between 4-10 minutes, yet the impact lasts long after the event has ended, as many people say they treasure their poem and it is given a special place in the lives and homes.

Isaiah Halpin has now written thousands of poems for over a thousand patrons. He recently expanded his typewriter poet activation to include optional LIVE-PAINTING of each poem in real time for your guests through an artist collaboration with Lindsey Orrin @Flamgu.com

The fortunate coherence of this collaboration has added a whole new depth to the art form and a whole new level of guest engagement as their poems and stories are then painted according to their wishes, creating a truly one of a kind “personalized painted poem keepsake”.

Learn more about our typewriter poetry and paint guest engagement activation and the optional live painting as well as Art and Typewriter Poetry Gallery expansion on the Typewriter Poet Event Activation page.

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Elevate Your

Event’s Guest Engagement

with typewriter poetry and Paint

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frequently asked questions

  • Truly we are a great fit at any and all special events where people are gathered and seeking authentic engagement such as:

    • Community Events

    • Private Parties

    • Brand Activations

    • Corporate/Milestone Events

    • Conferences

    • Music and Arts Festivals

    • Weddings/Receptions

    • Celebratory Galas

    • Retreats

    • Pop Up Markets

    • Holiday Parties

    • Conventions

    • Club/Membership Events

    • Gallery Exhibitions/Openings

  • We elevate your event’s guest engagement with truly authentic live creation of typewritten poetry on watercolor paper for your guests based on THEIR PROMPTS AND STORIES. The overall interaction is often received with a variety of genuine emotive responses, varying from laughter, to amazement, to tears as we create and reflect a truly personalized keepsake for every guest interaction and includes the date and your event specifics.

    1. TypewriterPoetry&Paint offers your guests a selection of hand watercolored paper for each person to choose their preferred colors upon which their poem will be written upon.

    2. We are one of only typewriter poet and artist collaborations to offer LIVE-PAINTING of each poem in real time according to guests wishes with the renowned artist, Flamgu.

    3. Every poet and artist have different styles, motivations, and approaches and so i can only speak to our process of creating poems in service to people. This idea began with a sign that read, “Complimentary Entry… Poetry the Price of Admission.” This process evolved into “Your Story…Your Poem” & celebrates people and their stories in the form of a live created poetic reflection read aloud and gifted back to them.

    4. Lastly the writings and poetry of Isaiah Halpin is often rooted in deep and sweet reflection of reading between the lines of guest wishes and stories and creating something truly personal and meaningful for them in the spirit of generosity by sharing and connecting our humanity with each individual story.

  • By booking Typewriter Poetry&Paint you know who will be creating for and interacting with your guests. Isaiah Halpin & Lindsey Orrin are both dedicated professionals in our crafts of art and poetry. We will always bring our best to your event. You can view our many of our previous works in the gallery section and on social media to better get to know our styles. Also, we always offer free consultations to further curate our activation specifically to your event themes.

  • All we need from you is clarity on the vision for your event and we will curate our process and activation specifically to your event space and schedules. We require very little other than a conversational space to live create and interact with your guests and communication about any additional programming you would like for your event, such as a Poetry & Painting Gallery, on stage performances, large scale live painting, and/or large display poems created pre-event.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on :

    • event type and expected number of participants

    • event location/travel costs,

    • one day events vs multi day events

    • your desired tiers of activation.

    For example basic tiers include:

    1. POET ONLY with previously painted paper

    2. POET & ARTIST COLLABORATION WITH LIVE PAINTING on each guest’s poem by Flamgu

    3. EXPANDED ART & POETRY GALLERY SPACE for guests to interact within.

    4. Activations to include a Poetry And Painting Gallery, ON STAGE poetry performances, LARGE SCALE LIVE-PAINTING, Large DISPLAY POEMS, and/or leading WORKSHOPS

    Fill our our contact form and provide details about your event and your interests and we’ll provide customized quotes to meet each and all your desired experiences.

Get a free consultation to book  typerwriter Poetry & Paint for your next event

Isaiah Halpin, typewriter poet, with a beard, wearing a hat and a white shirt, smiling and holding colorful handwritten poems in front of a vintage typewriter. The table is covered with similar colorful one of a kind typewritten poems

To book or connect with Typewriter Poetry & Paint for your next event please fill out the form below and we will start the conversation to create a custom quote and activation package designed with you in mind.

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Two people sitting outdoors at a booth under palm trees, selling and displaying colorful poems artwork and paintings; Flamgu is live watercolor painting and isaiah live typewriting a poem for participants.
Art and typewriter poetry gallery display of colorful abstract paintings inside a beige tent at an outdoor event.
Outdoor art gallery at night featuring paintings and typewritten poems on display inside a tent and on a trailer decorated with string lights, with people viewing and sitting around listening to the typewriter poet read their poem.
People gathered around a isaiah a typewriter poet seated with his typewriter on a bench at night, with a sign that reads ' Custom Poetry,' during a nighttime outdoor event with tents, trees, and a building in the background.
A man dressed in a vintage outfit, sitting outside a booth with artwork displayed on the walls. The man is smiling and holding a small piece of paper, with a vintage typewriter in front of him. The booth is part of an art event, with a sign that reads 'Heart Art Poetry and Paint,' illuminated by string lights at night.