Women Writing for (a) Change - Cincinnati - January 2022 Newsletter |
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Dear Friends,
It's a New Year at Women Writing for (a) Change. As we tread softly but bravely into 2022, I'd like to share some exciting news and announcements with the Women Writing for (a) Change community.
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Celebrate Black History Month with Art, Dialogue, and Community at WWf(a)C - Friday evening, February 4th, 6:30-9:30pm ET |
Join us Virtually (via Zoom) for this FREE event.
Listen to and engage with honored guest author Dani McClain, whose writing focuses on race, reproductive justice, policy, and politics. In 2019, she published We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood.
View newly acquired artwork from internationally known Nigerian artist Ben Ibebe, who focuses on images of everyday scenes of West African life. A PowerPoint presentation of the artwork will be part of the Zoom event.
Support intergenerational BIPOC writers of the WWf(a)C community as they share readings centered on Black Joy.
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10th Annual VDAY
February 25 & 26
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Support readers from within and beyond the writing community by attending one or both nights, each with its own set of original readings. Proceeds from this virtual event support writing circles for survivors of gender-based violence.
Gratitude to Laurie Lambert for ten years of leadership and facilitation of this special annual event.
NEW THIS YEAR: Your single ticket purchase is good for both nights!
Registration coming soon!
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Welcome New Board Members |
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The Women Writing for (a) Change Board of Trustees welcomes Amanda A. Page and Vicki Cass Phillips, who began their terms as trustees on January 1st. Amanda and Vicki are both frequent participants in WWf(a)C writing circles and this community.
Amanda is an attorney at Amourgis & Associates and Page Law, specializing in creditor rights and bankruptcy. Amanda brings legal knowledge and her enthusiasm for writing to her upcoming work on the board.
Vicki's current focus as a creative writer follows a long career teaching religious studies at West Virginia Wesleyan University. Vicki began serving on the CORE (Connection, Oversight, Reflection & Education) Committee of the board in 2021.
Welcome, Amanda and Vicki! Women Writing for (a) Change will be enriched by your service.
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Gratitude to Departing Board Members |
With gratitude, we say farewell to departing board members Inga Harris and Jennifer Sharp. Both served two-year terms, with Inga serving as Secretary and on the Executive and DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Committees. Jenn was a member of the Fund Development Committee, and helped navigate crisis planning as WWf(a)C shifted to online classes for the pandemic in March of 2020.
Thank you for your service, Inga and Jenn!
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Consider a Child's Point of View at this In-Person Class at the Lloyd Library
What were some of your favorite stories as a child? Did they tap into the sights and sounds and smells of the natural world? In this class, participants will have access to the Lloyd's latest exhibit, The Gift of Wonder: A History of Nature Books for Children, as well as their permanent collection to immerse themselves in natural surroundings. Facilitator Annette Januzzi Wick will use prompts to guide writers to consider a child's point of view or create their own nature story for children.
Saturday, Feb 26, 10am-12:30pm
Tuition $35 - Scholarships Available
Open to All Genders 16+
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Eight-Week Virtual Class Offers Sliding Scale Tuition Pricing
Let's explore our own writing within the broader context of queer literature. We'll read queer literary icons of the past, as well as contemporary queer writers. Classes include writing time, the opportunity to share in large and small groups, and guidance in giving and receiving feedback.
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 pm ET
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Apr 5, 12 & 19
Sliding Scale Tuition: $199, $149, $99
Scholarships & Payment Plans available
Questions? We've got a FREE Sampler on Tuesday, Feb 15, 7-8:30pm ET |
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Thank YOU!
Gratitude to the Women Writing for (a) Change community for your loyal and generous support! You contribute your time and talents to make WWf(a)C healthy and strong. Your individual gifts and grants in 2021 totaled nearly $101,000. Fundraisers and events you supported brought in an additional $16,200 for a grand total of $117,121 raised.
Your generosity supports all programs, especially scholarships and outreach into the community. You are Women Writing for (a) Change, and we are all fortunate to share this community together.
Gratitude and appreciation to each of YOU!
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Image attributions: Forest Calls to Us: ImaArtist via Pixabay; Let's Be Perfectly Queer: Yuliya Chitakh via Pixabay; Mural: All In This Story Together (c) 2018 Artworks/Erin Barker/6906 Plainfield Rd. |
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Upcoming Classes
The delivery method for Winter and Spring programming will vary. Please check our website for information regarding virtual and in-person programming.
14-Week Classes begin Jan 19
begins Feb 13
Feb 26
begins Mar 1
Information & application process
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Support WWf(a)C
When You Shop
Thanks to all who support WWf(a)C through the rewards programs at Kroger, Remke and Amazon Smile. If you are not already registered to support, please click the links above and help out when you shop. We appreciate it!
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Women Writing for (a) Change®
womenwriting.org
513-272-1171
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