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National Humanities Center The National Humanities Center is the only major independent American institute for advanced study in all fields of the humanities. Privately incorporated and governed by a distinguished board of trustees from academic, professional, and public life, the Center was planned under the auspices of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and began operation in 1978. It provides a national focus for the best work in the liberal arts, drawing attention to the enduring value of ancient and modern history, language and literature, ethical and moral reflection, artistic and cultural traditions, and critical thought in every area of humanistic investigation. By encouraging excellence in scholarship, the Center seeks to insure the continuing strength of the liberal arts and to affirm the importance of the humanities in American life. Website
Nazim Hikmet Poetry Festival The Nazim Hikmet Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of poetry that brings together artists, the community, scholars and lovers of poetry in April. The one-day festival gathers in the humanistic spirit of internationally renowned poet Nazim Hikmet. The Festival incorporates year round events such as a Poetry Competition and a Poetry Workshop. The Festival and its events are admission free and open to the public. Contact: ATA-NC Turkish House, 303 E. Durham Rd. Suite F, Cary 27511; 919-608-5815. Email; Website
N C Center for the Book: A collaborative project of the community of the book to focus public interest on books, reading, libraries, literacy, print culture, and the literary heritage of the state. The North Carolina Center for the Book develops and coordinates a wide range of programs hosted locally by public libraries and their community partners, and it sponsors a statewide writing contest for secondary school students. Website
North Carolina Folklore Society Founded in 1913, the North Carolina Folklore Society promotes the appreciation and study of North Carolina’s folklife. We host an annual meeting, an annual professional development workshop, and several Folk Salons throughout the year. The NCFS publishes the North Carolina Folklore Journal twice a year and gives out an annual set of awards to individuals and community groups that are preserving the folklife of our state. Contact: Barbara Lau, PO Box 62271, Durham 27715; Email; Website
North Carolina Haiku Society The North Carolina Haiku Society was founded in 1979 to promote the writing and appreciation of haiku in English. Members support these goals by writing haiku, by participating in meetings and events, and by maintaining the Web site. Most NCHS members try to write haiku in English that capture some elements of traditional Japanese haiku. Website
North Carolina Poet Laureate Governor Beverly E. Perdue appointed Cathy Smith Bowers of Tryon as North Carolina’s Poet Laureate on January, 29, 2010. Website
NC Writers Network- Founded in 1985, the North Carolina Writers’ Network seeks to educate, connect, promote, and lead writers, no matter their level of skill and experience, throughout North Carolina and beyond. The Network builds audiences for literature, advocates for the literary arts and for literacy, and provides information and support services. Contact: Ed Southern, P.O. Box 954, Carrboro, NC, 27510. Phone: (336)293-8844, Email, Website.
North Carolina Songwriters Co-op (NCSC) is dedicated to the support and promotion of songwriters in the state of North Carolina. The NCSC assists new and established songwriters by providing a supportive environment, including resources for marketing and promotion, the opportunity to network with other songwriters, the chance to assist with and participate in its annual song contest, and to attend seminars and workshops designed to enhance songwriting and performing skills. Website.
Piedmont Laureate Program – . A joint program of the Triangle’s arts organizations, the Piedmont Laureate Program promotes has, as its primary goal: “to promote awareness and heighten appreciation for excellence in the literary arts in the Piedmont region.” The program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the art of writing, enriching the lives of all our citizens. Each year, the chosen Piedmont Laureate, works in the region to further the programs goals. Website
West End Poets Weekend – Carrboro The West End Poets Weekend is held annually for the purpose of providing a connection between the significant poetry talent that is deeply rooted in our community and the many poetry enthusiasts that reside in the Triangle area. The weekend event wishes to recognize and reward emerging talent as well. Most importantly, The West End Poets Weekend aims to bring together all ages to read, hear and talk about the art of poetry. Produced by: Carrboro Parks & Recreation; Phone: 919-918-7364; Email; Website
Research Triangle Science Fiction Society RTSFS provides a discussion forum and social outlet in central North Carolina for like-minded Triangle-wide fans of speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror) in print, film and TV, as well as for related activities such as RPGs. Website
Triangle Area Freelancers (TAF) – TAF is an informal but actively working organization of North Carolina-based freelance writers. TAF’s mission is to “network and to provide advice, encouragement and information to area freelancer writers. We also mentor those new to the profession”. The markets in which TAF members have been published are as diverse as the group itself and include regional newspapers, national health and medical publications, national pet and animal publications, regional and national gardening publications, national humor publications, national military publications and more. Email, Website
Triangle Writers Meet-up Group - The Triangle Writers Meetup Group is a collection of writers from various paths with the same goal: to get published. Raleigh-Durham area writers meet to further improve each other’s short stories, memoirs, novels, screenplays, queries and various other works in Raleigh, North Carolina. Website.
Durham Writers Meetup Group - Come meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Looking to make this group writer friendly, helpful and encouraging to new and experienced writers. Critique for growth will be encouraged- but it should be appropriate and given in a helpful manner! We have several different meetings each month and hopefully we will soon have more. Most of the meetings follow a similar format – readers present their work and other members give feedback. We are all trying to be better writers so we try to keep feedback helpful without attacking members. Website
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