Socials, readings, film screenings, and more
Beyond our Visiting Writer series, the Piper Center also organizes a number of other literary events and programs around the Valley, including socials, local readings, film screenings, and more.
To find other upcoming events, you can select an event from the list below. You can also view the Visiting Writer series or all upcoming events.
As the world awakens to injustice, we must all work together to build a strong foundation on which to rebuild a more just world. The Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University is proud to sponsor the first annual Creative Justice Youth Symposium, Tuesday through Thursday, June 14 - 16, 2020 on Zoom. Each day will consist of a workshop and community open mic.
Need ideas to help you get started writing? Take a dip into our classes before you dive in!
Spirited conversations. Literary culture. Usually every first Thursday at Valley Bar; online during COVID-19. Get Lit.
This Month: Liberation Aesthetics with Charlotte Ballard and Holum Press
What would it look like to center liberation in our creative practice? How do we see through the mirages of capitalism? How can writing be used to untangle our environment and see systems more clearly? How can we redefine ourselves through reflection and community action? How do we mine our inner lives and resources in order to survive?
Save the date! Meet Your Literary Community is Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market (721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004).
Meet Your Literary Community is a mini-literary festival for writers, readers, family and friends. In addition to meeting local authors, publishers, and other literary organizations from all over the Valley, there will also be writing groups, book exchanges, and other creative writing activities.
