Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

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Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave with the beginning of a newly written piece.

Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry. Teen and adult writers in all genres are welcome.

Write at the Stanley meets every fourth Sunday of the month. 

Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot. Please reserve your spot using the links below:

August 23, 2026

September 27, 2026

October 25, 2026

November 29, 2026

January 24, 2027

February 28, 2027

April 25, 2027

May 23, 2027

Sunday, May 23, 2027 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Sunday, August 23, 2026 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Sunday, September 27, 2026 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Sunday, November 29, 2026 2:00pm to 3:45pm
Sunday, January 24, 2027 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Sunday, February 28, 2027 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Sunday, April 25, 2027 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Stanley Museum of Art
160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Stanley Museum of Art in advance at 319-335-1727 or stanley-museum@uiowa.edu.