Literary Arts
Literary Arts is an organization, based out of Portland, Oregon, that creates opportunities for readers and writers of all kinds to engage with books and stories. Their mission is to engage readers, support writers, and inspire the next generation with influential literature. For the past 35 years, Literary Arts has built a community around literature, books, storytelling, and the important ideas they raise.
Literary Arts hopes that by addressing racial inequity in their community, they will be able to create space in where readers and writers of all identities feel welcome.
Literary Arts hosts lots of events, lectures, writing classes, and more!
Find your story at Literary Arts.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Six-Month Short Story Intensive: Starting the Collection
This Short Story Intensive class is for experienced writers who are dedicated to starting the first draft of a story collection over the course of 6 months. We will have 22 class meetings between October and April, with a four-week…
Nine-Month Memoir Intensive
This Nine-Month Memoir Intensive begins in September, with the goal of finishing a complete draft of a memoir by June. Participants do not need to be published writers; however, they should have some experience with elements of memoir, including character,…
On The Metaphysics of Deep Gossip: Bagley Wright Lecture Series
In this Lecture Series, Lisa Jarnot reflects on her entanglement in the New York poetry scene over twenty-five years. Beginning with the proposition that deep gossip and urban mindfulness are sacred practices, she explores the places where the New York…
Writing the Non-Fiction Book Proposal
During this six-week class, it will take you step-by-step through the major parts of the nonfiction book proposal: the query letter, overview, competitive analysis, marketing and promotion, author background, outline, and sample chapter. Bring an idea, and be ready to…
One Page Wednesday
During One Page Wednesday, share your one page of work in progress. Come with a single page of work and sign up to read. Or, you can come to listen to talented writers from everywhere.
Slamlandia
Slamlandia is a poetry open mic and slam for poets all over the world. This event provides a creative, fun, and welcoming space for all. During Slamlandia, they encourage poets new and old to come and share their work. It…
One Page Wednesday
During One Page Wednesday, writers of all ages and talents can share one page of their masterpieces, or listen to work from many talented and inspiring writers. This event is to help writers be comfortable with sharing their pieces and…