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Public Art as Writing Prompt

Inspiration beyond mainstream consideration: public art in the City of Cleveland.

This workshop will explore the public art of various sites and communities within the City of Cleveland. From new and old to conventional and innovative, from sculptures to murals -- the public art will provide themes and inspiration for participants to push beyond mainstream constructs and consideration into new realms to generate inspired and original first draft stories.

During each session we will: look at images of the public art, discuss the artist, the work’s history and the community where it exists. There will be in class discussion and generative writing exercises. Optional out of class writing assignments will be provided with time allotted for sharing and discussion. This workshop centers public art in the city of Cleveland, and requires we actively engage with stories, community and histories
that may be different from our own.

Isabella Moreno has over 15 years of experience facilitating workshops, principally in generative writing. She also spent over 30 years in education, including K-12 teaching, higher education administration, and nonprofit management. She holds a BA from Oberlin College and an MA from New York University.