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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

🖼️ In addition, WiVLA artists exhibit their work on three walls inside the Writespace studio, which will be open during the event. Don’t miss this chance to experience the intersection of visual and literary art!

WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

🍷 Refreshments will be provided, and authors will share insights into their creative journeys and sign books.

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

Copies will be available for purchase at the event, or you can purchase a copy from Finishing Line Press and bring it with you (link to purchase is on Kathi's blog: kathicrawford.com).
Kathi will be joined by fellow Writespace authors launching their books

Kathi Crawford

a blog to share my writing inspired by every day life

kathicrawford.com

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

✨ We're thrilled to spotlight consider the light, an evocative hybrid poetry and creative nonfiction collection by Kathi Crawford. Selected as the “best entry” in Finishing Line Press’s 2024 Open Chapbook Competition, the book explores themes of identity, belonging, and transformation.

Kathi Crawford

a blog to share my writing inspired by every day life

kathicrawford.com

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

Celebrate New Voices in Houston Literature!

Join Houston authors for an afternoon of conversation, community, and creativity! Enjoy snacks, book signings, and a lively author talk featuring newly released works from local writers.

Kathi Crawford

a blog to share my writing inspired by every day life

kathicrawford.com

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

Saturday October 18th!
Sabine Street Studios, South Gallery
1907 Sabine Street, Houston 77007

Come meet the Authors: Panel Discussion and Book Signing Event with Kathi Crawford and Friends

Tickets
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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

Artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? Join The World Inside You®, a three-week journey of movement, mindfulness, and self-discovery.
Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 |9:30AM–12:30PM
Registration closes Dec 31!
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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

Bring a friend, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate the season with WiVLA as we blend the mysterious with the merry. The event is free and open to the public.

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

This lively gathering brings together artists and writers to share seasonal works inspired by the eerie, the whimsical, and the festive. Expect an evening filled with readings, conversation, and plenty of holiday spirit—with a haunted twist. Costumes and creative flair are welcome!

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

Join the Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WiVLA) for a spirited evening of creativity, community, and celebration at Haunted Holidays!

Saturday Nov 8th from 6-8pm @ Brazos Bookstore
2421 Bissonet St, Houston 77005
Care to read during this haunting event?

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

Wivla's The Wonderous Readers October Bookclub meeting

This months book is A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park.

Come discuss a great book by a woman author with other writers and artists

We will meet on Saturday 10/25 at Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar @ 2026 w 34th St from 3:30-5:30 PM.

WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 7d

Congrats to Denise Bossarte, whose writing made it into the Journey in to Hope Anthology, which was a collaboration with Houston Writers Guild.

Congrats to all the writers in the Anthology as well.

Here are a couple of pics from Friday's Book launch of the anthology at Brazo's Book store.

WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 13d

Dont forget to sign up for our October 12th Workshop 1:30-4;30pm
How a Writer Travels, a workshop with Sean Morrissey Carroll
$35 for WiVLA and WriteSpace Members, $40 for non-members
@ WriteSpace
1907 Sabine Street, #125 Houston TX 77007
To register or: info
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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 13d

Ekphrastic Anthology Book Launch - Friendswood Library

Saturday October 4th 2pm

Join Margo Stutts Toombs and other WiVLA members whose work is published in the upcoming Ekphrastic Anthology at the Friendswood Library.

Friendswood Public Library
416 S Friendswood Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546

WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 13d

The book launch for the Anthology Journey in to Hope will be Oct 3rd at Brazos Bookstore at 7:30 pm -9pm
There will be a presentation of the winners and readings from the winning pieces, for this writing cometition in collaboration with HWG
Join us! 2421 Bissonet, Houston 77005
$5 admisssion at door

WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 17d

Bring a friend, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate the season with WiVLA as we blend the mysterious with the merry. The event is free and open to the public.

WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 17d

This lively gathering brings together artists and writers to share seasonal works inspired by the eerie, the whimsical, and the festive. Expect an evening filled with readings, conversation, and plenty of holiday spirit—with a haunted twist. Costumes and creative flair are welcome!

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 17d

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 17d

Care to read during this haunting event? Sign up with below link
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Haunted Holidays 2025

WiVLA is partnering with the Houston Writers Guild and the Brazos Bookstore to present this event so that our wonderful writers can share their favorite goblins, golems and gremlins. The timing for th...

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 17d

Get ready for our annual Haunted Holiday Readings
Nov 8th 6-8:30 pm at @ Brazos Bookstore
2421 Bissonet St, Houston, Tx 77005

Join the Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WiVLA) for a spirited evening of creativity, community, and celebration at Haunted Holidays!

see below on where to sign up

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 17d

Each month we will practice blackout poetry with various pages. All are invited to share their poetry or reflections and insights from the process. Registration via eventbrite link is required to receive the zoom link and images of book pages for the practice.

WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 17d

Free Monthly Blackout Poetry Group

October 3rd 12pm -1:30pm

No prior experience is needed.

Facilitated by Brooke Summers-Perry

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 17d

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This exhibition is on view from September 25 through October 4, 2025.

Womxn of Tomorrow 2025

An interdisciplinary and immersive exhibition curated by Houston-based artist Jatziri Barron celebrating women across all industries.

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WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts @wivla.bsky.social · 17d

The exhibition goes beyond a traditional art show—combining visual art, live dance, and music to create an experiential journey that inspires, empowers, and connects womxn citywide.

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