Description

The spoken word lives on here in the old Venice City Hall. Beyond Baroque is an artist's paradise, as it's a place for the art community to mingle, perform, and archive their work. They highlight poetry readings and performances, archive local literature, and even publish books, creating a space that both stimulates and supports local artists. The center even provides free workshops for those wanting to start or hone their craft. Early in 2008, the lease was up for Beyond Baroque on the venue it rents (the old City Hall building), but the city of Venice voted to extend the lease for another 25 years at a rate of $1 per year--provided the center maintains the building.