March 2022 Newsletter

Women Writing for (a) Change - Cincinnati - March 2022 Newsletter

Celebrate National Poetry Month

with Women Writing for (a) Change!

REIGNITE THE FIRE: Lighting up National Poetry Month

Women Writing for (a) Change welcomes local poets and performers Desirae "The Silent Poet" Hosley, Camille Jones and Lauren White for a night of interactive performance with the artists and audience members. The evening features both solo and group performances by the artists in addition to the invitation for community co-creation with the audience.

"I Have a Confession": Confessional Poetry Workshop with Guest Artist Ajanae Dawkins

Join Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, Ajanae Dawkins for a workshop which explores authenticity in writing. Attendees will investigate who is usually the "villain" or person causing harm in their work. Participants will learn how their writing can act as a distorted mirror and how their work might have the capacity to hold them accountable to be more radically honest.

Programs made possible in part by a grant from the Harris Family Fund

Week-Long In-Person Summer Camps Are Here!

Grades 7-9 - June 13 - 17

Following the Moon & Stars:

Finding Little Lights in the Dark

Grades 10-12 - July 11 - 15

Creating Joy Under These Conditions

Grades 4-6 - July 18 - 22

Be a Good Relative

Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm

Open to Young Women, Non-Binary,

and Trans Youth of All Genders

Tuition - $275

Scholarship info here

INFO & REGISTER

Journey to a Greater Sense of Purpose and Self-Worth

Each week of this six-week virtual class focuses on a specific topic, including Learning to Love Ourselves, What do Our Stories Have to Say, and I Carry My Light into the World.

Deadline to Register:

Noon on Thursday, March 24

We will focus on writing both during and outside of class as a means of discovery and affirmation of who we, as individuals, truly are.

How Might You Write Yourself Into What's Normal Now?

Writing prompts, poems, and readings will encourage you to explore the varied aspects of grief, to start moving forward with grief, and to uncover new growth and meaning.

Four Alternate Thursdays (Virtual):

March 31, April 14 & 28, May 12

In this space, you will find the freedom to be exactly who you are, where you are, without argument or cheerleading.

10th Annual V-DAY - Powerful

Immense gratitude to all the readers who shared their words at two V-DAY events on February 25th and 26th, and to Laurie Lambert for leading the 10th V-DAY event at WWf(a)C! One word that appeared over and over in the comments at the end of both evenings: powerful.

Powerful, beautiful, courageous, moving words shared bravely, and sometimes spoken out loud for the first time, made a strong impact on the listeners and fellow readers. The readings represented strength and resilience, love and determination. They shined a light on those touched by gender-based violence, in addition to exploring other gender-based experiences.

This event raises our awareness, and funds, to help stop gender-based violence and to support those for whom it is lived memory, or lived daily. Together, we raised $2,333 to support survivors of gender-based violence. A huge thanks to all who participated!

Appreciation Circle Held

On Thursday, March 10, Founder Mary Pierce Brosmer led a thoughtful, reflective writing circle in appreciation of those who support Women Writing for (a) Change with donations and commitments at the Founder's or Anniversary Circle levels. Much gratitude to each of you!

Thanks also to Mary Pierce Brosmer for offering this circle, Longing and Belonging. Writing prompts and discussion were based on excerpts from Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass. These readings and prompts generated rich discussion and writings.

All our supporters make such a difference! Gratitude and appreciation to you!

Image Attributions: Reignite the Fire: Camille Jones: Photo design by Flyshotent; Summer Camps: 8926 via Pixabay; Celebrating Our Struggles: Jr Kopa via Unsplash; What's Normal Now: Trista Doucette; VDAY Friday Night Readers: Mary-Wood Constable; VDAY Saturday Night Readers: Mary-Wood Constable

Upcoming Classes

The delivery method for Spring programming will vary. Please check our website for information regarding virtual and in-person programming.

Spring Term Core Classes

begin Mar 22

Summer Camps

Grades 4-6: Jul 18-22

Grades 7-9: Jun 13-17

Grades 10-12: Jul 11-15

Celebrate National Poetry Month with WWf(a)C

Two events on Apr 23

Celebrating Our Struggles

begins Mar 26

Deadline to Register: Mar 24!

What's Normal Now? Making Meaning of Our Grief

begins Mar 31

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Thanks to all who support WWf(a)C through

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