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Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

The Literary Heart of Indian River County Since 1992

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Poetry and BBQ Cowboy Poetry poets onstage
people gathered in LRJ's garden
Teens Lsiten November 18 students and veterans
Marie Stiefel and Joanne Mitchell smiling
Sean Sexton and board members at the Indian River County Chambers for poet laureate award
Xaque Gruber with sunglasses
updated on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022News

Seeking Future Volunteers

Many events and committees need your help! We are looking for interested volunteers to assist the LRJF during our high-season times. Please complete the attached …

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updated on July 5, 2022July 5, 2022News

12th Annual Poetry and BBQ

Save the date for our annual Poetry and BBQ event featuring these two talented couples. Come out for amazing food, beautiful poetry, and an afternoon …

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updated on June 30, 2022June 29, 2022News

LRJF’s 30th Anniversary

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updated on May 12, 2022April 28, 2022Featured Poets News

Modern Haiku Workshop with Cowboy Poet Shadd Piehl!

Friday, May 13 9:30-12:30 Join us at the LRJ Writing Center for a powerful workshop on modern haiku with Shadd Piehl.

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updated on April 28, 2022April 28, 2022Featured Poets News

11th Annual Poetry and BBQ May 14th 2:30

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updated on May 9, 2022April 25, 2022Events News

Veteran Poetry Workshop

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updated on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022Banner Featured Poets

En Plein Air artists paint Laura’s home.

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updated on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022Banner Featured Poets

En Plein Air artists

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updated on April 14, 2022April 14, 2022News

Poetry, Stories, and Lies

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updated on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022Adult Programs Events News

Support LRJF by supporting artist, Xaque Gruber

April 2nd is the opening reception of local artist, Xaque Gruber’s exhibit entitled “Lyrical” at the San Telmo Gallery in Sebastian, Florida. His visual art …

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Visit us!

Writing Center and Mailing Address
1914 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Hours: M-F 10:00-3:00

Historic Home Address
Indian River State College
6155 College Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32966

Hours*: Friday 1:30-3:30                                                    Saturday 9:00-12:00

*Closed May – October for hurricane season

 

About Our Foundation

Mission: The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is dedicated to preserving the author’s home and nurturing writers through a series of literary offerings including writers groups, summer camps, workshops, and poetry festivals.

Vision: Honoring writer Laura (Riding) Jackson’s belief in the promise of language by creating community through the literary arts.

Contact

Phone
772-569-6718

Email
admin@lrjf.org

Thank you to Florida Humanities!

Thanks in part to CARES act funding through Florida Humanities, LRJF was able to continue to offer important programs to our community. We are deeply appreciative of the support.

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

FDACS Registration Number: CH62847

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

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