The Campaign for Literary Arts
Our New Headquarters
We are creating a vibrant new hub in Portland for diverse readers and writers of all ages and backgrounds— a place where everyone can be themselves.
Our vision demands not only that we extend our reach into communities but also that we have a permanent space in which to welcome people. Not just during special events, but every day—for moments big and small. Our current rented space is bursting at the seams; it simply isn’t equipped for the needs of our growing organization.
That’s why Literary Arts’ next chapter begins with acquiring a building and tailoring a space that will be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible. This new hub for Literary Arts will allow us to deepen our engagement with readers and writers, creating a sense of permanence—of being home, of being rooted.
With ample classroom, seminar, and event space, we can welcome more people, host more programs, and engage the community in new and exciting ways.
A new administrative space will allow our team to be more productive and effective. And a new bookstore and coffee bar will encourage visitors to linger, relax, explore, and discover Literary Arts’ programs.
By the Numbers
By building connections through books and writing, we celebrate the power of words to create more empowered, compassionate, and inclusive communities.
By honoring writers publicly and offering them financial support, we build a stable community of creatives who enhance the education, business, and artistic communities in Oregon and beyond.
By bringing professional writers and high schoolers together, we inspire students to discover their voices and to embrace a creative life.
What Are We Building?
A welcoming and inclusive space
A public destination
A community gathering space
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Youth are accustomed to hanging out in bookstores and coffee shops, so the expanded storefront will provide more opportunities to engage young people with literature. The flexible space on the main level will open the door for all sorts of opportunities: intimate visits with an author, poetry and readings, time to share life experiences with each other.
– Olivia Jones Hall,
Director of Youth Programming
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