Pennwriters, a not-for-profit organization of more than 450 members from Pennsylvania and beyond, was established in 1988 as a networking organization for published and aspiring writers of all genres. Our mission is to help writers of all levels, from the novice to the award-winning and multi-published, improve and succeed in their craft. Pennwriters offers: • Area events, email groups and social networks • Workshops with nationally-recognized authors • Online courses with skilled teachers and …

Song circles are a great way to get a song "out there" in a setting that isn't quite as stressful as performing, and where members come with the idea of getting help, and being willing to help others, with perspective on songs we've written, suggestions for re-writes, new sections etc. So, it's a balance: all of us who write are likely to be sensitive about criticism but we also know we need critique if we are going to improve as songwriters, so a song circle must be comprised of people bold eno …

If you write, chances are someone wants to read it. If they'd want to read it, let's make sure that when they do read it, they want to read more! That means you're going to have to accept some basic realities, the first of which is: not all writers get paid for their work. Personally, I think that's a shame. If you're a writer, I want you to get paid! I want you to develop a reader-base so you can get your imagined realities out there for other people to enjoy! So, what this group will be …

Everyone is welcome artsits and nonartists alike . Visual and performing artist wanting to share, explore and take art to a new level. Plus contribute their Efforts to connect the community and those with dementia  together in a one of kind leading edge venue:Arts for Alzheimer's Visual and Performing Art Center.  Create , Sing,  Play and have Fun

Just like the creative minds of Percy and Mary Shelley, the Pittsburgh writers group is a "Meetup" where multiple minds will hold each other accountable to writing the stories that have played in our heads every night before bed. Rather than dwelling on the stories we are going to writer, we'll actually put our stories into action with weekly or biweekly assignments that we can share with each other. Critical feedback is also important as we sharpen the stories we plan to impart upon the world. …

Enjoy freelancing, but miss the social interaction of a traditional working environment? Looking for a freelance professional to help you with an upcoming project? Maybe you're just getting started or simply considering freelancing and looking for advice from seasoned professionals? Or perhaps you're simply looking for a place to exchange advice and bounce some ideas around? Pittsburgh Freelance Professionals (PFP) provides a unique opportunity for creative professionals to come together, share …

Metamorphosis is a growing cooperative community of artists housed and a historic building in downtown Struthers, Ohio. Metamorphosis offers 24 hour studio space to member artists but also serves as a Community Space offering non-members opportunities to participate in the creative movement through Open Studio nights, Open Calls for Artists/Art Shows, and Open Mic/Poetry nights. Metamorphosis is a creative experiment inspired by life experiences in other communities and recognition of the import …