What communities exist in Rhode Island to support the work of B/I/POC creatives? Join What Cheer Writers Club for a conversation by and for creatives of color, hosted by the Club’s B/I/POC Advisory Committee at Haus of Glitter's Liberation Garden on Fri, June 3 at 6:30pm. Learn about local resources and events that raise awareness […]
Join What Cheer Writers Club in a celebration of LGBTQQIA+ voices at a Queer Writers Showcase from 1-3pm at Haus of Codec’s July 9 Art Marketplace in Dexter Park. Rhode Island writers who identify as LGBTQQIA+ will be reading stories, essays and poetry written out of the queer experience.
Join authors Afua Ansong, Eli Nixon, and Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie online Thurs, July 28 at 7pm for Author as Activist: The Art of NOW!, a conversation moderated by What Cheer Writers Club Advisory Committee Members Frank Maradiaga and Cherie Rowe on the intersections between writing, art and activism. How do contemporary authors advocate for social […]
Join authors Afua Ansong, Eli Nixon, and Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie online Thurs, July 28 at 7pm for Author as Activist: The Art of NOW!, a conversation moderated by What Cheer Writers Club Advisory Committee Members Frank Maradiaga and Cherie Rowe on the intersections between writing, art and activism. How do contemporary authors advocate for social justice in their work and in […]
Tune in to the local soundscape at a free outdoor audio workshop hosted by What Cheer Writers Club and led by Alex Birch, a Rhode Island storyteller, leader and community-builder with an extensive background in audio and podcasting production. On Sat, Aug 13 at 1pm, hone deep listening skills while recording the sounds of your environment […]
Podcasting 101 introduces students to the resources, equipment, and workflow needed to launch a podcast. All are welcome, whether you are a curious podcast fan or a podcaster who wants to improve an existing project. The workshop provides an overview of the process of putting together a podcast, from ideation to recording and publishing. You'll […]
How can stories from the past inspire today’s activist storytelling? Join What Cheer Writers Club for Inside the Archives: The Art of Then online Wed, Sept 28 at 7pm to learn how to access sources of inspiration in Rhode Island’s collections. Archivists from Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island State […]
Join What Cheer Writers Club and blackearth collective + lab for a Poetry, Healing & Activism Experience on Sat, Sept 17 at 1:30pm. Led by poets Justice Ameer Gaines and Kou Tukala Nyan, this workshop will include readings and discussion around healing, advocacy, and art with an invitation to create and share poetry collectively or […]
In support of local writers taking the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge, What Cheer Writers Club is hosting a kick-off Novel Writers Happy Hour for NaNoWriMo writers to meet fellow novelists and prepare for the month ahead.
Podcast Support Group is a welcoming space for existing podcasters to share their projects, get feedback, and brainstorm ideas. Each attendee will have the chance to present a piece of audio or element of their show to the group. With direct feedback from the instructor and peer discussion, you will walk away with more confidence […]
