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SUMMARY:August Art Quest: Rail Writers Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Art Quest: Rail Writers Summer Camp \nJoin us for a weeklong adventure where art and writing collide! Students travel through the city\, visiting inspiring spots like the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center\, exploring works that spark imagination and curiosity. Along the way\, campers learn how images can inspire words—and how words can bring art to life. Through hands-on projects and guided exercises\, students create poems\, stories\, and original artwork\, discovering the exciting connection between seeing and writing. Lunch will be provided each day. \nCamp Philosophy \n\nLearning through exploration: Participants will travel through the city\, discovering how visual art sparks ideas and imagination\nCreativity at the center: Participants will engage in hands-on activities that merge visual and written art.\nCommunity and belonging: small group activities and collaborative projects help campers connect and share their voices\nCuriosity-driven: Questions guide the experience — participants follow their questions and ideas to explore and create art\n\n\nAge Level / Eligibility \n\nAges: 11-14\nMaximum of 15 campers accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis\nRegistration closes July 1\, 2026\n\n\nCamp Dates & Schedules \nDates: August 3-7\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM\, Monday–Friday (Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM; pick-up by 4:00 PM)\nDrop Off & Pick Up Location: East Dock Dallas – 900 E. Clarendon Dr. Dallas\, TX 75203 \nActivities Include: \n\nCreative activities that combine visual art with writing\nField trips to area art museums including the Dallas Museum of Art and the Amon Carter Museum\nStreetcar and DART Light Rail rides for city exploration\nGroup discussions\, and reflections\n\nContact Information \nFor questions or more information\, please contact:\nSharon Mansfield\nprogram@writersgarret.org\n214-828-1715 \n\nRegister For August’s Rail Writers Art Quest
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LOCATION:East Dock Dallas\, 900 E. Clarendon Dr.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75203\, United States
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SUMMARY:August Tap The Mic: The Cider Sessions Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Garret is proud to partner with Trinity Cider to host Tap The Mic: The Cider Sessions\, a monthly open mic showcasing the vibrant literary and performing talents of DFW! Whether you’re a veteran poet looking to try some new material\, a microfictionalist with a story burning in your pocket\, or you’re brand new to writing and are looking for a place to share what you’ve written with an audience\, Tap The Mic is the place to do it. \nHosted by Lyrik Hunter at Trinity Cider in Deep Ellum\, Tap The Mic features open mic drink specials\, good vibes and great community. Attendance and participation is FREE\, so RSVP below to join us in August! Doors at 7; event starts at 7:30. \nWant to get on the mic? A limited number of pre-registration spots are available\, so come back the week before to sign up. \nNote: IDs required; must be 21 to purchase alcohol. \nSign up to RSVP for Tap The Mic
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/august26-tap-the-mic/
LOCATION:Trinity Cider\, 2721 Main St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
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SUMMARY:August First Draughts Prose Writers Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:It’s time again for First Draughts\, the monthly meetup for prose writers! \nMeet us in the backyard at The Wild Detectives on the third Tuesdays of each month to grab a book and a beverage\, chat with other writers\, share your postcard fiction on the month’s prompt\, and catch up on the latest local literary news. There’ll be a monthly drink special\, plus book and gift card giveaways\, so RSVP to join us. \nPOSTCARD FICTION\nEach month\, we’ll post a short prompt for a piece of fiction of no more than 500 words. At First Draughts\, we’ll make an opportunity for anyone who’s written in response to share their work. The prompt for August’s Postcard Fiction piece is:\nThe protagonist is midway on an important journey. \nIf you have cards\, bookmarks or info to get the word out about your work\, bring them with you to share with the folks you talk with. \n \nSign up to RSVP for First Draughts
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/august26-first-draughts/
LOCATION:The Wild Detectives\, 314 W 8th St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:August Poetry In Place
DESCRIPTION:Poetry In Place is a project documenting the relationship of residents of Dallas with the Trinity River\, one of the main geographical features motiving the placement of the city when it was founded. In monthly workshops\, attendees will explore the river and record their experience based on prompts by Teaching Artists Lisa Huffaker and Joe Milazzo\, with additional insight provided by a guest contributor. In August \, we welcome David Marquis.\nRead more about the project here\nOnce we’ve confirmed the location\, we’ll share it here.\nPoetry In Place is free\, but an RSVP is required\nSign Up For Poetry In Place
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