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In 1889, world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright completed the construction of a small two-story residence in Oak Park on the Western edges of Chicago. The building was the first over which Wright exerted complete artistic control. Designed as a home for his family, the Oak Park residence was a site of experimentation for the young [...]

Join members of Illinois Woman's Press Association and Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) for an unforgettable evening of networking, food, drink, fun and painting! Unwind with friends, colleagues and make new connections over pizza, snacks and your favorite beverage - while a local artist guides you through painting your own masterpiece. Your ticket to this [...]

In its heyday, when debates raged in Bughouse Square and ideas bounced about the Dil Pickle Club, Chicago’sGold Coast featured a wide array of Newberry Library vibrant, joyous, and culturally significant literary spots. Even today, the Gold Coast is home to a variety of world class literary institutions, including the Poetry Foundation and [...]

In a highly divisive sociopolitical era, it's important to be able to communicate across ideological and cultural lines, This workshop, led by expert Nikki NiglWomen's Advocate. EmpowHERment Coach Nikki Nigl (rhymes with "eagle"), is focused on engaging those you disagree with in a professional manner that makes an impact. Complimentary refreshments will be [...]

IWPA members, non-members and guests are invited to join us as we venture out into the Windy City to explore the Loop during the winter! We will spend half of the time outdoors looking up at skyscrapers and the other half will be spent inside exquisite public buildings and lobbies. Defined by the elevated train [...]

You know it, you love it and it's back by popular demand! The IWPA invites you to bring some business cards and a guest to our annual networking event. Are you a writer, journalist, photographer, graphic designer or any other type of creative looking for community? Are you in the full-time job or freelance market? Want [...]

This is a 'choose-your-own' writers workshop! We will have prompts available for poetry, prose, blogs and news commentary. You are encouraged to free write or work on something else if none of the prompts feel right. You can also utilize the resources available at the library to find inspiration. We will not have writing materials [...]

IWPA will have several blog writing prompts available for those that desire them. However, you are also welcome and encouraged to choose your own topic, or work on something else if blogging doesn't feel right that day. You can also utilize the resources available at the library to find inspiration. We will not have writing [...]

  IWPA will lead you through two poetry writing exercises during this workshop: blackout poetry and word bank poetry. We will introduce each exercise, spend some time writing, then come together to discuss the process and share what we wrote. We will not have writing materials available, so please bring your own laptop, notebook, pens, [...]