Timbre Arts Writing Incubator: Allegory and Narrative Arts Writing

Posted January 12, 2024

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM

In this workshop, participants will experiment with different forms of arts writing to expand their writing practice, including script interviews, responsive poetry, and essays. Participants will draw upon allegory and personal narratives to develop their voices and unique points of view.

Event Details

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When

Wednesday, June 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM

Where

Charlotte Street Kemper Library (3333 Wyoming St)

ABOUT TIMBRE ARTS WRITING INCUBATOR

Timbre /ˈtambər/ noun

the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.

The Timbre Arts Writing Incubator is a series of workshops cultivating critical arts writing in the Midwest through exhibition reviews, arts criticism, and other narrative formats. Participants have the opportunity to connect with a faculty of local and regional editors, writers, and curators to generate new perspectives on Kansas City’s contemporary arts scene.

Next Event

Scratch Night – December 2024

When

Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 7:30-9:00 PM

Where

Charlotte Street Stern Theater (3333 Wyoming St)

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Hope-Lian Vinson

Hope-Lian Vinson is a Kansas City-based visual artist whose works recast elements of the built environment to explore internal narratives of history and identity. With a B.F.A in Painting, Art History, and a Social Practice Certificate from the Kansas City Art Institute, Hope-Lian works at the intersections of art and ecology by using locally-sourced clay and natural materials to reference place and geological processes. They have showcased works in MdW Atlas, SITE ONE, Sapien Gallery, and have recently returned from the Chop Wood Carry Water arts residency in the Driftless region of NW Illinois. They currently serve as the Marketing + Communications Manager at Charlotte Street, where they use their artistic background in community-organizing to provide critical support for Charlotte Street programs and initiatives.