Events

All workshops are listed in Eastern Time.

Unless specifically noted, our programs are free, virtual and suited for participants ages 16+. For further details about what to expect from our workshops, including accessibility options, and registration & Zoom instructions, click here.

The Seasons Change Us: Calling to the Sun with author Hari Alluri – Online Creative Writing Workshop in Partnership with Strathmore

Zoom Virtual Event

Creative writing is a tool for knowing yourself, understanding the world, and connecting with other people. Led by author Seema Reza and accomplished guest writers—including poets, memoirists, novelists, and storytellers—these generative community workshops follow the model developed by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) over the course of a decade of bringing people together in military […]

United Against Silence: An In-Person Poetry & Music Showcase hosted by Hari Alluri & Seema Reza

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, United States

An evening of poetry & music, hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza. Featuring Tarfia Faizullah, Jillian Danback-McGhan & more. Join CBAW for, a Community Showcase. An evening of poetry & performances by the CBAW Community, hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza. Featuring readings by Tarfia Faizullah, Jillian Danback-McGhan, and more. Refreshments generously provided […]

Event Series Online Visual Art Workshops for Everyone

Painting Candles — An Online Visual Art Workshop with Veteran Artist Shaun Smith (Special Registration)

Zoom Virtual Event

This week, Shaun Smith's visual art workshop will be held in connection with our annual our annual winter solstice reading! Sign up for Glowing in The Dark and stay for Candle Painting with Shaun! Glowing in The Dark is hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza, featuring readings from writers whose work sustains us, helps […]

Glowing in the Dark 2024: A Winter Solstice Virtual Reading & Gathering

Zoom Virtual Event

Join CBAW for Glowing in the Dark, our annual winter solstice reading. Hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza, featuring readings from writers whose work sustains us, helps us to balance the light and darkness in both bright and difficult times. Featuring readings by... Jay Anderson Anne Barlieb Aaron Caycedo-Kimura Diana Colon Teri Ellen Cross […]