Monthly Writer’s Night

Our next monthly writer’s night is Feb 25th from 7 – 8:30 pm. Join us to read or observe. Wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available for purchase.

Prepare a 10 min reading of your choosing. Selections should be from something you have written.

Kenneth Bloom – Author

Sponsored by Mount Vernon Creates and Mount Vernon Area Arts Council.

MV Poet Laureate

The Mount Vernon Area Arts Council  is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Poet Laureate of Mount Vernon. Applicants must live within 12 miles of Mount Vernon.

In general, the role of the Poet Laureate/Writer-in-Residence of Mount Vernon is to promote the written word as art within the community. The position has two specific requirements:

  • Compose and present an original piece at the annual Mount Vernon Memorial Day commemoration.
  • Organize at least one public event to celebrate the written word.

The Poet Laureate/Writer-in-Residence of Mount Vernon receives a $500 annual stipend from the Mount Vernon Area Arts Council. The MVAAC also offers programmatic support for the selected candidate. For more information and application materials, visit mvaac.org.

Valentine Wine Glass Painting (options for under 21)

All materials to paint your wine glass will be provided. Register ahead. Includes wine glass, paints and a glass of wine for 20.00. Bring a friend or family member.

If younger than 21, they can paint a tile to use for artwork in their room and have a non-alcoholic beverage.

Social distancing and mask wearing required.

Please register ahead for planning purposes…if not, I will try to fit you in.

Monthly Writer’s Night Dec 17th at 7:00pm

Please join us for writer’s night Dec 17th. If you are wanting to read, please reserve your spot ahead of time. Every one gets 10 min to read something they are working on or recently finished. It can be a chapter, poem(s), etc.

Call 319-895-2682 with questions or to reserve your spot.

Social distancing and mask wearing is observed.

Holiday Class – Create Holiday Tags, Gift bag and Gift box

In this class you will work with Barbara to create whimsical holiday gift tags, bags and a present box (gift card size) There is plenty of room to socially distance and mask wearing is enforced. Hand sanitizer is also provided.

Dec 12th from 1 – 3:30 at Mount Vernon Creates

Cost 25.00.

Purchase of wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and treats is available on site.

Register at Mount Vernon Creates

Auction: Cornell Oil Painting

This beautiful oil painting of Cornell College Geology Building in the fall is being auctioned off. It is 18 1/2″ x 15 1/2″ framed. Comment in the comments on this Facebook post on your bid…starting bid is 50.00. You can bid multiple times, no limit on increments. Bidding will stop on Wednesday Dec 9th at 12:00 pm. Must pick up at Mount Vernon Creates (shipping not included but, willing to ship if paid in advance)This was prior to the Derecho. Stop in to see it in person.This would make a great Christmas gift to a Cornell alumni or current student or staff member.Let the bidding begin!!!

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