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SUMMARY:Now Entering Alaska Time with Ken Waldman
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the North Star Classroom Studio 1047 where acclaimed writer and musician Ken Waldman will preform his show titled Now Entering Alaska Time\, where he combines fiddle tunes with Alaska-set stories and poems.  This event is free and open to the public.  It follows his Writing Workshop in the same space earlier in the afternoon.  For information about that paid event\, please click HERE \nIn addition to being a fiddler (with 12 CDs)\, Ken Waldman is a former college professor with an MFA in Creative Writing from University of Alaska Fairbanks. He has 17 full-length poetry collections\, a memoir (about his life as a touring artist)\, 3 children’s books\, a creative writing manual\, a short story collection\, and a novel. Over 400 of his stories\, poems\, and essays have appeared in such journals as Beloit Poetry Journal and Poets & Writers.   www.kenwaldman.com \nA long-time touring artist\, Ken has played the widest range of venues\, from the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage to the Dodge Poetry Festival to the Woodford Folk Festival (Queensland\, Australia).  “Like a Ken Burns movie. . . . Always recommended.”  —Austin Chronicle    “Renegade Americana.” –Denver Post
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LOCATION:North Star Classroom | Studio 1047
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop with Ken Waldman
DESCRIPTION:FOUR WRITING PROMPTS: THE BEGINNING OF FOUR NEW STORIES OR POEMS \nPlease join us in the North Star Classroom Studio 1047 where acclaimed writer and musician Ken Waldman will lead a 90-minute workshop designed for writers of any experience\, ability\, and age (though recommended for writers at least 13 years old). \nThe more you write\, the luckier you get—and each time you start a piece\, there’s an opportunity to get luckier than ever. The trick is getting started. Here\, you’ll not only begin four new pieces\, but will learn strategies to begin many more. The session is open to writers of all levels and experience. Pre-registration is encouraged. \nIn addition to being a fiddler (with 12 CDs)\, Ken Waldman is a former college professor with an MFA in Creative Writing from University of Alaska Fairbanks. He has 17 full-length poetry collections\, a memoir (about his life as a touring artist)\, 3 children’s books\, a creative writing manual\, a short story collection\, and a novel. Over 400 of his stories\, poems\, and essays have appeared in such journals as Beloit Poetry Journal and Poets & Writers. www.kenwaldman.com \nFollowing the workshop\, Ken will do a show titled Now Entering Alaska Time\, where he combines fiddle tunes with Alaska-set stories and poems. \nA long-time touring artist\, Ken has played the widest range of venues\, from the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage to the Dodge Poetry Festival to the Woodford Folk Festival (Queensland\, Australia).  “Like a Ken Burns movie. . . . Always recommended.”  —Austin Chronicle    “Renegade Americana.” –Denver Post
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LOCATION:North Star Classroom | Studio 1047
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop with Alabama State Council on the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a great creative idea but just don’t have the cash on hand to make it happen? Join us for an ASCA grants workshop here at Lowe Mill A&E to learn how to apply for funding and make your creative dream a reality! \nThe Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) will lead a grants presentation at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment on Wednesday\, February 11 at 10:00am in Studio 1047. Amy Jenkins (ASCA Visual Arts Program Manager) will provide an overview of the Fellowship programs with suggestions on designing an effective request. Bring your own questions on the programs and application process\, or simply take advantage of the small group setting to learn from the questions asked by other applicants! \nAlabama State Council on the Arts’ Fellowship grants recognize artists and arts educators across the state. This competitive program offers funding for both emerging and established artists to further their professional growth and creative endeavors. Applications open January 1\, 2026. \nVisit arts.alabama.gov to find the links for the grant application\, this year’s guidelines\, and other helpful ASCA information! \nRegistration is not required\, but you can RSVP email robertdaniel@lowemill.art to stay up to date on the event details (especially recommended if you have never been to Lowe Mill A&E before).
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/grant-writing-workshop-with-alabama-state-council-on-the-arts/
LOCATION:North Star Classroom | Studio 1047
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