Inspired by poet and activist Amanda Gorman, the Penguin Random House will be granting a college scholarship of up to $10,000 to one young, promising …
Amanda Gorman Award for Poetry
Membership with LRJF
Your membership supports our mission. The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is happy to announce an annual membership plan! Benefits of membership include access to our …
Featured Poets
We are pleased to share readings of poetry by poets who have previously read at our events. New recordings every Thursday!
Weed Warriors!
We’re going to gather our gloves and gardening hoes and weed Laura’s garden! Join us at 8am every other Tuesday beginning September 29 at Laura’s …
Six Word Story Contest for Teens
We’re partnering up with the Indian River County Library system to run a six word story writing contest for teens! Legend has it that Ernest …
Reading Riding: Slowly, Slowly
Even those of us who admire the poems of Laura Riding can find them difficult. This response is what she expected. She believed that true …
Write in the Middle Creative Writing Summer Camp
Join us for a creative writing summer camp! We welcome students entering grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 for a week of fun-filled activities. Nature …
Lenten Organ and Poetry Series
The Community Church of Vero Beach is hosting an Organ and Poetry Series that will take place on Thursdays during Lent at 11 am. Our …
Terry K. Hunter Exhibition and Workshop
One of our partners, the Gifford Historical Museum and Cultural Center, is a sponsor of Terry K. Hunter’s Black History Month exhibition and artistic workshop. …
This Week: Sean Sexton in the 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
This week, Indian River County Poet Laureate Sean Sexton will be featured in the virtual 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, “The Rodear Year.” On Saturday, …