I’ve been invited several times in the last two years to write about how writing transforms the story I tell about myself, how it saves my life. I desire to write about this absolute truth. I set the intention and make the time. I’ve been given deadlines by...
“No one is coming to save us, so we create, we connect, and we save ourselves.” In a writing workshop, a line appears from my subconscious as if by magic, repeated again and again down the page of my notebook – no one is coming to save us. I close my eyes...
Editor’s Introductionby Ben Weakley | February 29th, 2024 It is with great joy that I introduce Art Saves Lives, an essay series by Community Building Art Works. In this series, we offer you the words of people who spend their lives and talents bearing witness,...
Seema Reza on CBAW’s all-new essay series, curated by herself & edited by Ben Weakley. I begin writing workshops with new groups of people by saying “Writing has saved my life. It continues to save my life on a regular basis.” I say it because it’s true. I...
Veterans associated with CBAW can apply for the scholarships by visiting the FAWC Scholars Awards application page, available now. Registration for workshops open now. Application deadline is March 1st, 2024. The Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC) and Community Building Art...
