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
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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 …
Sign Up for Adult Writing Workshops!
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 …
IRC Poet Laureate Sean Sexton Has Upcoming Art Show
In addition to being our local poet laureate and a current nominee for Florida Poet Laureate, Sean is a talented painter and ceramic artist. During …
Last Teens Listen Session of 2020
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 …
Marie Stiefel to be Recognized as Philanthropy Leader
On November 17, Marie will be honored as a leader of philanthropy in our community on National Philanthropy Day. Purchase tickets here!
Beautiful Morning: Music and Poetry Event
On Thursday November 12 at 11am at the Community Church of Vero Beach, Sean Sexton will read poetry along with music performed by Rochelle Sallee …
Featured Poets
We are pleased to share readings of poetry by poets who have previously read at our events. New recordings every Thursday!
Sean Sexton to maintain position as IRC Poet Laureate
On Tuesday, October 14, the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation’s selection of Sean Sexton as Indian River Poet Laureate was officially proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Poetry Reading: Song of the South
On Thursday, October 29 at 7PM ET, poets Cathy Smith Bowers and Sean Sexton team up for a reading they are calling “Song of the South”. Register for free here!