Join us to explore the many connections between creative writing and the visual arts during this intimate, guided workshop.

Ekphastic writing is a literary response to another form of art. An example is musician Don MacLean's song "Vincent - Starry, Starry Night," which was his response to Vincent VanGogh's well known oil painting "The Starry Night."

This hands-on workshop will guide you to write in response to what you see and feel about the artwork on display. You may be inspired to write a poem, an essay or start a novel!

The Museum will open for this group of 10 participants, who will be led by noted writer, arts consultant and teacher, Cindy Beer-Fouhy. Cindy is a writing instructor at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. She has held ekphastic writing workshops in the region for years, where she has guided participants to write poetry, literature and personal essays in response to other art forms, including sculpture, paintings and dance.

"A picture (sculpture, painting or illustration) is worth a thousand words."

🗓️ Sunday, October 12th | 1 PM - 4 PM

🎨 Limited to 10 participants

🏛️ $50 per participant — includes instruction, feedback and museum entrance

📩 Registration required

Connect more deeply with yourself and the art on view through this creative writing workshop.

Bring your favorite notebook or journal and pens or pencils.

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Admission is $50 per participant and includes includes instruction, feedback and museum admission.

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If the workshop is filled or if you have any questions, please email us at info@skylandsmuseum.org — we’ll be happy to assist and may even add another date based on interest!

Thank you for supporting the museum. We hope to see you there!