Central Oregon Writer's Guild Networking

Tuesday, April 14 | 5:30 p.m. | Central Oregon Community College

Network with your fellow writers at monthly workshops and lectures. Guild meetings take place on a monthly basis, where we feature guest speakers, panels, member readers and small group interaction, with topics of interest to writers at all skill levels. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Teen Open Mic Night

Thursday, April 16 | 5:00 p.m. | The Open Arts Center



Share your talents on a supportive stage. Calling all Central Oregon teens! Take the stage every 3rd Thursday at the OAC for a night of creativity and community. Share your music, poetry, comedy, dance, or any other stage-worthy talent in a welcoming, supportive space. Come perform or just cheer on your fellow teen artists! Registration required for performers. This workshop is intended for ages 13-18. Snacks provided. 

Art and Poetry*

Thursday, April 16 | 5:30 p.m. | Peterson Contemporary Art Gallery



Write a variety of poems with art. Discover a new poetry form with art. Explore a selection of art pieces while writing poems. Write a poem about your favorite art piece. Writing supplies provided. Registration required.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

Thursday, April 16 | 6:00 p.m. | SCP Redmond Hotel



Are you ready to build community and share your prose with a vibrant writing community? You're invited to step up to the mic on the third Thursday of the month. Open to all writers, readers, poets, storytellers, and songwriters. Readers are encouraged to arrive early to sign up. Food and drink are available for purchase through the SCP Redmond Hotel.

Quiet Writing Time

Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. | Redmond Library

Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. | Sisters Library



Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company. Join other writers for a drop-in quiet working session in meeting rooms across the county in three library locations. Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want.