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January 2019
One Page Wednesday January
Writers, escape the solitude of your desk. Readers, come hear great fresh work. Here is an opportunity to share or listen to one page of work in progress from talented Portland writers.Come with a single page of work and sign…
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Slamlandia
Slamlandia is a poetry open mic and slam that meets on the second Thursday of each month. This mic provides a creative, fun, and welcoming space for all literary communities in Portland. We encourage poets new and old to come…
Find out more »Sweet Dreams, Story Catcher
Editor Janna Lopez discusses the concept, curation process, and creative evolution of Sweet Dreams, Story Catcher: A Commemorative Collection of Portland Magazine essaysBy Brian Doyle." This stunning collection of author Brian Doyle's work is complemented by exquisite artwork and published by University of Portland.…
Find out more »PDX JAZZ: Carnival to Mardi Gras: A New Orleans Tradition
Carnival is a season; Mardi Gras is a day. Join former New Orleanian Deborah DeMoss Smith in celebrating this 300-year Crescent City tradition. From masking, krewes, balls, parades, throws, flambeaux carriers, the iconic Mardi Gras Indians and classic holiday tunes,…
Find out more »February 2019
One Page Wednesday February
Writers, escape the solitude of your desk. Readers, come hear great fresh work. Here is an opportunity to share or listen to one page of work in progress from talented Portland writers.Come with a single page of work and sign…
Find out more »Slamlandia
Slamlandia is a poetry open mic and slam that meets on the second Thursday of each month. This mic provides a creative, fun, and welcoming space for all literary communities in Portland. We encourage poets new and old to come…
Find out more »March 2019
Slamlandia
Slamlandia is a poetry open mic and slam that meets on the second Thursday of each month. This mic provides a creative, fun, and welcoming space for all literary communities in Portland. We encourage poets new and old to come…
Find out more »Upcoming Events
Literary Arts is in the 2018 Give!Guide
November 30, 2018
Our goal is to raise $20,000 through the Give!Guide to support our…
One Page Wednesday January
January 2, 2019
Writers, escape the solitude of your desk. Readers, come hear great fresh…
Sweet Dreams, Story Catcher
January 16, 2019
Editor Janna Lopez discusses the concept, curation process, and creative evolution of Sweet…
Everybody Reads 2019: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (SOLD OUT)
March 14, 2019
In partnership with the Multnomah County Library and The Library Foundation, Literary…
Barry Lopez: Horizon Book Launch
March 19, 2019
Join Literary Arts for a book launch event for Horizon, the latest…
2019 Oregon Book Awards Ceremony
April 22, 2019
Join Literary Arts’ annual celebration of the state’s most accomplished writers in…