What’s special or memorable about the Tri-Valley for you? The people? The history? The music or art scene? Geography, wildlife, or wildflowers? We invite you to express your impressions of the Tri-Valley and share your work with us at our Winterfest meeting on January 20, 2024. Our January meeting is when we celebrate our members’ diverse talents. You may write, paint, photograph, sculpt or use another medium to explore some aspect of the beautiful, historic valley in which we live. If the Tri-Valley doesn’t resonate with you, you may choose another valley—perhaps one you lived in or visited, or a valley of your imagination.
We’re looking for poetry and flash fiction in addition to works of art. The Winterfest meeting will feature readings, displays of photography and artwork, a free drawing for a basket of goodies, refreshments, and the camaraderie of other writers. Please note that members bringing any artwork for display must also bring a stand to display it on, since we cannot put anything on the meeting room walls. Tables will be available. If you want to collaborate with another member, for example one person takes a photo and another writes a poem to accompany it, that’s perfectly fine.
Timeline for submissions has ended. Now it’s time to celebrate as CWC Tri-Valley members will showcase written and visual works of art inspired by the Tri-Valley. Artwork will be displayed, and authors will have the opportunity to share readings from selected entries. Everyone is invited—TVW members and members of the public. There will be a free raffle drawing for a basket of goodies that includes locally produced items as well as products especially for writers.
Connect with other writers after the hectic holidays, become inspired by the imaginative creations of your fellow Tri-Valley Writers members, and get your writing year off to a fresh start at Winterfest 2024.