Creative Communities run from October to April only.

Creative Communities provides a time and a space in which to share an original piece of work or a work in progress, to seek support, feedback and encouragement, or just to enjoy the camaraderie of a shared interest. The Communities include enthusiasts of song, theatre, music, art and literature. There is no charge to participate, although donations are encouraged.

Five informal groups provide a social alternative to solitary efforts, offering support and feedback to participants -- in visual arts, theatre, writing and music—during the darkest months.

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1. Writers’ Refuge
   Wordsmiths gather to share drafts, propose writing exercises, read aloud essays, ask questions and hear constructive feedback in an encouraging environment.
   First and Third Mondays 5:30-8:30pm
   (year round)

2. Theatre Works
   Enthusiasts meet to read scripts, block scenes, share ideas and inspire one another to performance. Anything related to stage production is fair game.
   Second and Fourth Mondays 6-8pm

3. Tuesdays Salon Creative folk bring projects and paint, sketch, knit, carve, sculpt, bead, whittle or craft leather in good company. Whatever the pursuit, this is the place to share and create.
   Tuesdays 5-9pm

4. Art City Sings If you can talk, you can sing! Open to anyone who wants to sing in a casual, lyrics only, no-need-to read music atmosphere.
   First and Third Wednesdays 6:00-8pm

5. Musicians' Roundtable Composers, lyricists and musicians convene to share feedback, encouragement and innovative ideas to support and feed the creative fire.
   Second and Fourth Wednesday 6-8pm

Goals of Creative Communities

• Support the artistic process
• Encourage community through the arts
• Generate creative programming ideas to further benefit the community
• Increase participation in the organization through membership, committee, board and volunteer opportunities