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1. The Stages of Growing a Salon.

Subjects
*WOMEN authors, *WOMEN poets, *FORUMS, *ADULT education workshops, *LITERARY societies
Abstract

The article offers ideas and suggestions on how to grow a literary salon like the Women Writers in Bloom Poetry Salon in New York City. Topics covered include the importance of the support from the community and other poets from around the U.S., the financial aid provided by the Brooklyn Arts Council and the Poets & Writers' Readings & Workshops program, and the significance of the participation of members of writing communities like the Lambda Literary and CaveCanem.

Published
2015

2. Seven Ways to Create Community Post-MFA.

Subjects
*ART education, *COMMUNITIES, *ARTISTS, *LITERARY societies
Abstract

The article focuses on creating a community post-Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) program. According to the article, peers can be included in the planning and moderating of the discussion. It is indicated that a regular event helps in maintaining an established community strong, and bringing new artists in the group is also an advantage. Another step is through helping out literary organizations like the Poets House and PEN American Center in New York City.

Published
2008

3. Harlem's Lana Turner.

Author

Boyd, Herb

Subjects
*LITERARY societies
Abstract

Focuses on Lana Turner, founder of the New York Literary Society, a native of Harlem, New York City. Turner's comments on sculpture dedicated to litterateur Ralph Ellison, created by artist/sculptor Elizabeth Catlett; Various books in which Turner features as different characters; Turner's comments on Harlem; Her educational background; Her views on art.

Published
2003

4. Three Stories Tall, And a Hundred Deep.

Author

Witchel, Alex

Subjects
*LITERARY societies, *HUNGARIANS, *ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., *HUNGARIAN literature -- Foreign countries
Abstract

Presents a look at the First Hungarian Literary Society in New York City. How the club is like a home away from home for its members; Description of the club, which resides above the Quatorze Bis French bistro; Reasons the club was started, which was to foster the growth of Hungarian culture; Account of dinner with club members.

Published
2001

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