Join Us In Congratulating GWC Director Henry On His Retirement.
Henry’s last day as Director will be on June 30th. We’re excited to announce Kevin Perrin will take over as interim Executive Director on July 1st.
We hope you can join us on September 10th for a Retirement Soiree at the American Legion Hall. More details to come.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The GWC is proud to be a part of Culture Splash!
Stay tuned for exciting events all around Gloucester. Thursday nights come alive all summer long!
Culture Splash is Gloucester’s free outdoor arts celebration, where gallery openings, live music, artist demonstrations, and open studios spill out along the waterfront every Thursday in July and August.
Amiri Baraka Scholarship
In October 2013, the GWC welcomed poet Amiri Baraka, who read to a full house at the Cape Ann Museum. Sadly, the poet passed away soon after the reading. This scholarship was established in his name by Susan Pollack and the Kanter/Kallman Foundation to honor Baraka and recognize the significance and lasting impact of his work.
Featured Photo: Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Ruby McElhenny celebrates receiving the 12th Annual Amiri Baraka Scholarship at the Gloucester Writers Center. Joining her are her parents; Susan Pollack, a board member of the Kanter/Kallman Foundation; her grandmother, Sally Goldenbaum; and James Cook, her teacher at Gloucester High School.
Watch the 14th Annual Charles Olson Lecture
The Olson Lecture began in 2010 when the Gloucester Writers Center invited Diane di Prima to Gloucester. The local UU Church generously offered its space for the reading, and that evening marked the beginning of what has since grown into a remarkable collaborative series with the Cape Ann Museum.
In this lecture we hear from Amanda Cook, James Cook, and David Rich.
