The oldest meaning of the Greek-derived word “ekphrasis” is “out of speech” or “out of expression.” It is used to denote the age-old tradition of writing inspired from art. This workshop will focus on generating … Continued

An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Through the imaginative act of narrating and reflecting on the “action” of a painting or sculpture, the poet may amplify and expand … Continued

CSEM Presents La Folia: Renaissance & Baroque Masterpieces from Spain Ensemble Trés Maresienne Lisa Brooke, violin Olav Chris Henriksen, vihuela & guitar Carol Lewis, viola da gamba  

When writing fiction, particularly genre fiction, one of the greatest hurdles a new writer faces is developing the world in which their story takes place. Whether it mirrors the real world or is built from … Continued