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Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

The Literary Heart of Indian River County

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Teens Lsiten November 18 students and veterans
Poetry and BBQ Cowboy Poetry poets onstage
Sean Sexton and board members at the Indian River County Chambers for poet laureate award
people gathered in LRJ's garden
Xaque Gruber with sunglasses
updated on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021Events

Lenten Organ and Poetry Series

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 …

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updated on February 11, 2021February 8, 2021Events Laura (Riding) Jackson

Laura’s Sesame Cookies

Guests to Laura’s home would often be given some of her homemade sesame cookies. These are delicious!! Ingredients: 2 sticks of butter at room temperature …

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The Grid Comes Full Circle II Flyer
updated on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021Events

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. …

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Upcoming Adult Writing Workshops $35
updated on February 25, 2021February 1, 2021Adult Programs Events News Writing Workshops

Sign Up for Adult Writing Workshops!

Workshops are listed in chronological order. Please scroll down to see upcoming workshops! For more information about our Adult Writing Workshops, please email jbweary@mac.com.

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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
updated on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021Events

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, …

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updated on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021Featured Poets

Alfred Corn

Alfred Corn reads “The Cloak of Invisibility.”

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updated on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020News

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 …

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Teens Lsiten November 18 students and veterans
updated on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020Banner Events News Teens Listen

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 …

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updated on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020Events

Advent: Organ and Poetry Series

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 …

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updated on November 20, 2020November 20, 2020Featured Poets

Enid Shomer

Enid Shomer reads her poem “Rara Omnia” from her book Shoreless. You can purchase Shoreless here, and find out more about Enid here.

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Mailing Address
1914 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960

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

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

Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM

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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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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