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 …
Six Word Story Contest for Teens

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation
The Literary Heart of Indian River County Since 1992
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
The 2020-2021 Adult Writing Workshop season has concluded. Please email admin@lrjf.org if you wish to join our email list and be notified when more workshops …
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, …
On December 18, for our last Teens Listen session of the year, 44 students from Sebastian River High School interviewed 6 local veterans from the …
This December, Andrew Galuska and guest poets will present concerts of organ music and the spoken word. Seating will be socially-distanced, and masks will be …
On November 17, Marie will be honored as a leader of philanthropy in our community on National Philanthropy Day. Purchase tickets here!