For more than 80 years writers have come to Iowa City to work on their manuscripts and to exchange ideas about writing and reading with each other and with the faculty. Many of them have gone on to publish award-winning work after graduating. With the spirit of an arts colony and the benefits of the research University of which we are a part, the Writers' Workshop continues to foster and to celebrate American literature in all its varied forms.

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Live from Prairie Lights | Caitlin Roach in conversation with Rachel Yoder

Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Iowa Writers' Workshop alum, Caitlin Roach will read from her new book of poetry, Surveille, in conversation with Rachel Yoder. Writers' Workshop graduate Caitlin Roach will read from her debut book of poems, Surveille, winner of the 2024 Brittingham Poetry Prize. “In Surveille, Caitlin Roach is a reader of omens, of the shapes hidden in shadows, recasting the hard lessons of the natural world. Born between the twin flames of Brigit Pegeen Kelly and Mary Oliver, this book is both intimate and...
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Art & Write Night

Friday, February 7, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session...
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Washington Writers Workshop: Amiya Moretta at the Washington, IA Public Library

Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:00am
Washington Public Library
The Washington Public Library will be holding its next Washington Writers Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8, beginning at 10 a.m. Join us for a presentation by poet Amiya Moretta from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. The first hour is devoted to the author presentation and the second hour to writer submissions. If you would like to be on the submission and reminder list, please email leann.kunz@washington.lib.ia.us Amiya is a poet and multimedia artist. She is a Fulbright scholar and an MFA candidate at...
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