Join LitArts RI for an evening of reflection on the power of narrative to cultivate care in our lives and communities. On Wednesday, Sept 13th at 7pm, local writers, educators, healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers are invited to explore the intersections of care and the narrative arts with Massachusetts General Hospital Writer-in-Residence Suzanne Koven and […]
LitArts RI has teamed up with Artists Communities Alliance (ACA) to offer Care in Community: Exploring Artist Residencies with Managing Director of External Affairs Deonté Griffin-Quick online Thurs, Oct 12 at 7pm. Learn about residency opportunities where writers can expand creative capacity and a become part of a supportive community. The session will include an […]
LitArts RI’s Advisory Committee invites RI creatives of color to a series of monthly B/I/POC centered co-working sessions at their literary arts center in Olneyville. Meet other writers, illustrators, and podcasters, share projects and find community and support for your creative work. Then spend time writing together over coffee. These gatherings are supported in […]
The path to publication can be riddled with rejection. Whether you are looking for an agent, submitting to publishers, sending your manuscript out to contests, or receiving a challenging round of editorial feedback, cultivating care is key. On Sat, Dec 2, join local authors Rebekah Bergman, Nada Samih-Rotondo and Candace Williams at LitArts RI for […]
LitArts RI’s Advisory Committee invites RI creatives of color to a series of monthly B/I/POC centered co-working sessions at their literary arts center in Olneyville. Meet other writers, illustrators, and podcasters, share projects and find community and support for your creative work. Then spend time writing together over coffee. These gatherings are supported in […]
At LitArts RI we recognize that community care and support are essential to living a creative life. On Feb 10 from 11am-4pm, we’re bringing the community together to support your writing life and help you find the resources you need to thrive. From art and social justice organizations to housing help, healthcare and creative grant […]
Join Rhode Island creatives of color for Writers Like Us, a day of celebration and connection at LitArts RI on Sat, March 30 from 1-7pm. Writers of color are invited to drop in to participate in free programming designed by and for local B/I/POC creatives. For the program schedule and more information, please visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-like-us-a-creatives-of-color-celebration-tickets-848465452007
Giving and receiving feedback on creative work can be a delicate matter, especially when writing touches on sensitive material or when you are writing or discussing content outside of your own lived experiences. On Thurs, April 4 at 6pm online, LitArts RI welcomes sensitivity reader Renee Harleston of Writing Diversely to guide writers through the […]
Winning grants, residencies, fellowships and admission to MFA programs allow artists to professionalize their creative practice, leading to more resources. On Sat, September 21 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Rhode Island creatives are invited to Build Your Creative Capital, an application support day at LitArts RI. Get feedback on that pesky Artist Statement, perfect your […]
