A letter from Nathalie Thill, ACW's Executive Director: It is with the deepest sadness that we mourn the passing of our dear friend and mentor, Betsy Folwell. Betsy was a … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Betsy Folwell (1953 – 2025)
Wrap-Up from CRNY Visiting Writer Erin Dorney
What fun it has been to serve as ACW's Visiting Writer over the past two years. I am so grateful for the support of the Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) … Continue reading Wrap-Up from CRNY Visiting Writer Erin Dorney
Haiku for Stu
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our longtime friend, Stuart Allen Barrow, Jr., aka Stu. Stu was a master gardener and lifelong environmentalist. He loved birds, insects, and … Continue reading Haiku for Stu
Wild Words 2024: ACW Seeks Writing By North Country Teens
Submissions are now open for the 2024 Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology, presented by the Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW). This new print publication is a place for teens … Continue reading Wild Words 2024: ACW Seeks Writing By North Country Teens
The Art of Reopening: A Guide to Current Practices Among Arts Organizations During COVID-19
National Endowment for the Arts surveyed arts organizations throughout the country about reopening practices and creative responses to programming in 2020, during the pandemic. They published a report highlighting what they … Continue reading The Art of Reopening: A Guide to Current Practices Among Arts Organizations During COVID-19
Prison Writing Program
"This is the only place where I’m not just an inmate. Here, I’m that guy who is a pretty good poet." - Writing class student, Ray Brook Federal Correctional Institute … Continue reading Prison Writing Program
Calling everyone who loves homemade cakes
Become a Word Warrior, there's cake at stake! Join the campaign, become a Word Warrior now. We're off to a great start, but we need your help to reach our … Continue reading Calling everyone who loves homemade cakes
Summer Events Preview
June Adirondack Literary Awards*. June 3 at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid. Howl Story Slam. June 15 at 7pm at Upper Jay Art Center Recovery Lounge. $5 suggested donation. Theme: … Continue reading Summer Events Preview
Identity & Belonging Performance and Community Workshop
presented by the Adirondack Center for Writing Are you interested in important issues like race and social identity? This is the conversation you’ve been seeking, and the workshop every community … Continue reading Identity & Belonging Performance and Community Workshop