WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts
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WIVLA's mission is to provide an inspiring forum for women to explore and advance their creative development, to promote their work in the marketplace, and to infuse the community with their spirit of cooperation and invention.
This month we'll be discussing "Lula Dean's Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller
January 4, 2026 at 11:57 PM
This month we'll be discussing "Lula Dean's Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller
And special thanks to our volunteer judges:
Celeste Budwit-Hunter, Kathi Crawford, Dr. Nancy L. Glass, Kay McStay, Sandi Stromberg, Margo Stutts Toombs, and Gwendolyn Womack.
Celeste Budwit-Hunter, Kathi Crawford, Dr. Nancy L. Glass, Kay McStay, Sandi Stromberg, Margo Stutts Toombs, and Gwendolyn Womack.
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
And special thanks to our volunteer judges:
Celeste Budwit-Hunter, Kathi Crawford, Dr. Nancy L. Glass, Kay McStay, Sandi Stromberg, Margo Stutts Toombs, and Gwendolyn Womack.
Celeste Budwit-Hunter, Kathi Crawford, Dr. Nancy L. Glass, Kay McStay, Sandi Stromberg, Margo Stutts Toombs, and Gwendolyn Womack.
Celebration: Mark your calendars to join us for the book launch and celebration to be held on Zoom on National Women's Day March 8th, 2026. Winners will be reading a short selection from their works. We hope to see you there!
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Celebration: Mark your calendars to join us for the book launch and celebration to be held on Zoom on National Women's Day March 8th, 2026. Winners will be reading a short selection from their works. We hope to see you there!
Purchase books: Copies of the anthology may be purchased on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCNK9JM3
The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology)
The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology) [Organization, WiVLA, Bossarte, Denise, Budwit-Hunter, Celeste, Crawford, Kathi, Glass, Dr. Nancy, McStay, Kay, Stromberg, Sandi, Stutts Toombs, Margo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology)
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January 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Purchase books: Copies of the anthology may be purchased on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCNK9JM3
Flash Fiction:
1st place: In a Flash by Brooke Summers-Perry
Flash non-fiction
1st place: Spilled Milk by Faith Bremer
Best of Show: Clothing of the Soul by Rebecca Oxford (selected by Literary Co-chairs)
Editor’s Choice: The Grocery Store Boogie by Rhea Thomas (selected by the anthology editor)
1st place: In a Flash by Brooke Summers-Perry
Flash non-fiction
1st place: Spilled Milk by Faith Bremer
Best of Show: Clothing of the Soul by Rebecca Oxford (selected by Literary Co-chairs)
Editor’s Choice: The Grocery Store Boogie by Rhea Thomas (selected by the anthology editor)
The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology)
The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology) [Organization, WiVLA, Bossarte, Denise, Budwit-Hunter, Celeste, Crawford, Kathi, Glass, Dr. Nancy, McStay, Kay, Stromberg, Sandi, Stutts Toombs, Margo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology)
www.amazon.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Flash Fiction:
1st place: In a Flash by Brooke Summers-Perry
Flash non-fiction
1st place: Spilled Milk by Faith Bremer
Best of Show: Clothing of the Soul by Rebecca Oxford (selected by Literary Co-chairs)
Editor’s Choice: The Grocery Store Boogie by Rhea Thomas (selected by the anthology editor)
1st place: In a Flash by Brooke Summers-Perry
Flash non-fiction
1st place: Spilled Milk by Faith Bremer
Best of Show: Clothing of the Soul by Rebecca Oxford (selected by Literary Co-chairs)
Editor’s Choice: The Grocery Store Boogie by Rhea Thomas (selected by the anthology editor)
Poetry:
1st place: Kinship of Desert Blossoms by Katherine McDaniel
2nd place: From There to Here by Dedra Murchison
3rd place: Encounter with a Chameleon by Katherine McDaniel
Honorable mentions: Ashley Bender, Ann Boutte, Kelly Ellis, Catherine Gentry, Abby Kesington, Rebecca Oxford
1st place: Kinship of Desert Blossoms by Katherine McDaniel
2nd place: From There to Here by Dedra Murchison
3rd place: Encounter with a Chameleon by Katherine McDaniel
Honorable mentions: Ashley Bender, Ann Boutte, Kelly Ellis, Catherine Gentry, Abby Kesington, Rebecca Oxford
The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology)
The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology) [Organization, WiVLA, Bossarte, Denise, Budwit-Hunter, Celeste, Crawford, Kathi, Glass, Dr. Nancy, McStay, Kay, Stromberg, Sandi, Stutts Toombs, Margo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology)
www.amazon.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Poetry:
1st place: Kinship of Desert Blossoms by Katherine McDaniel
2nd place: From There to Here by Dedra Murchison
3rd place: Encounter with a Chameleon by Katherine McDaniel
Honorable mentions: Ashley Bender, Ann Boutte, Kelly Ellis, Catherine Gentry, Abby Kesington, Rebecca Oxford
1st place: Kinship of Desert Blossoms by Katherine McDaniel
2nd place: From There to Here by Dedra Murchison
3rd place: Encounter with a Chameleon by Katherine McDaniel
Honorable mentions: Ashley Bender, Ann Boutte, Kelly Ellis, Catherine Gentry, Abby Kesington, Rebecca Oxford
We are pleased to announce the following winners:
Cover Art: Metamorphosis by Kristin Mitchener
Title: The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience by Denise Bossarte
Fiction:
1st place: The Grocery Store Boogie by Rhea Thomas
2nd place: Pennies by Catherine Gentry
Cover Art: Metamorphosis by Kristin Mitchener
Title: The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience by Denise Bossarte
Fiction:
1st place: The Grocery Store Boogie by Rhea Thomas
2nd place: Pennies by Catherine Gentry
The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology)
The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology) [Organization, WiVLA, Bossarte, Denise, Budwit-Hunter, Celeste, Crawford, Kathi, Glass, Dr. Nancy, McStay, Kay, Stromberg, Sandi, Stutts Toombs, Margo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts Anthology)
www.amazon.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
We are pleased to announce the following winners:
Cover Art: Metamorphosis by Kristin Mitchener
Title: The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience by Denise Bossarte
Fiction:
1st place: The Grocery Store Boogie by Rhea Thomas
2nd place: Pennies by Catherine Gentry
Cover Art: Metamorphosis by Kristin Mitchener
Title: The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience by Denise Bossarte
Fiction:
1st place: The Grocery Store Boogie by Rhea Thomas
2nd place: Pennies by Catherine Gentry
🔗 Find more information and register:
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December 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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TWIY website: theworldinsideyou.com
Each session offers a structured flow of guided reflection, physical movement, and interactive exercises that help you tap into your inner wisdom and creative potential.
December 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Each session offers a structured flow of guided reflection, physical movement, and interactive exercises that help you tap into your inner wisdom and creative potential.
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
Drinking water will be provided, but bring a snack or your lunch, to keep your internal fires fed.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO GET THERE!!
These very helpful instructions for how to get there www.houstonhouseofglass.com/coming-soon-02
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IMPORTANT: HOW TO GET THERE!!
These very helpful instructions for how to get there www.houstonhouseofglass.com/coming-soon-02
www.houstonhouseofglass.com
www.instagram.com/houstonhouse...
How to Find Us | HoustonHouseofGlass
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December 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Drinking water will be provided, but bring a snack or your lunch, to keep your internal fires fed.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO GET THERE!!
These very helpful instructions for how to get there www.houstonhouseofglass.com/coming-soon-02
www.houstonhouseofglass.com
www.instagram.com/houstonhouse...
IMPORTANT: HOW TO GET THERE!!
These very helpful instructions for how to get there www.houstonhouseofglass.com/coming-soon-02
www.houstonhouseofglass.com
www.instagram.com/houstonhouse...
$90 - non-members
$85 - members
($40 = Workshop Fee and Demonstration/Safety Training, $50 = Materials Fee for take home creation)
$85 - members
($40 = Workshop Fee and Demonstration/Safety Training, $50 = Materials Fee for take home creation)
December 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
$90 - non-members
$85 - members
($40 = Workshop Fee and Demonstration/Safety Training, $50 = Materials Fee for take home creation)
$85 - members
($40 = Workshop Fee and Demonstration/Safety Training, $50 = Materials Fee for take home creation)
The event will start with a demonstration of furnace glassblowing at Houston's first dedicated glass studio, including a large scale item. Each attendee will be able to work hot glass at the blowing station to create a smaller item of their choice.
How to Find Us | HoustonHouseofGlass
www.houstonhouseofglass.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The event will start with a demonstration of furnace glassblowing at Houston's first dedicated glass studio, including a large scale item. Each attendee will be able to work hot glass at the blowing station to create a smaller item of their choice.
The doors will open at 2:30 & the video will start at 3:00-ish. We will probably have valet parking. Watch for updates.
Hope to see you there.
Margo will post the video online after the screening.
This screening is made possible by the City of Houston through a grant by the Houston Arts Alliance.
Hope to see you there.
Margo will post the video online after the screening.
This screening is made possible by the City of Houston through a grant by the Houston Arts Alliance.
December 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The doors will open at 2:30 & the video will start at 3:00-ish. We will probably have valet parking. Watch for updates.
Hope to see you there.
Margo will post the video online after the screening.
This screening is made possible by the City of Houston through a grant by the Houston Arts Alliance.
Hope to see you there.
Margo will post the video online after the screening.
This screening is made possible by the City of Houston through a grant by the Houston Arts Alliance.
Open to members and nonmembers of @wivlahouston. Registration closes Dec 31!
TWIY website: theworldinsideyou.com
TWIY website: theworldinsideyou.com
People Possibilities, LLC | BE MORE™
theworldinsideyou.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Open to members and nonmembers of @wivlahouston. Registration closes Dec 31!
TWIY website: theworldinsideyou.com
TWIY website: theworldinsideyou.com
Each session offers a structured flow of guided reflection, physical movement, and interactive exercises that help you tap into your inner wisdom and creative potential.
🔗 Find more information and register:
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
🔗 Find more information and register:
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Each session offers a structured flow of guided reflection, physical movement, and interactive exercises that help you tap into your inner wisdom and creative potential.
🔗 Find more information and register:
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
🔗 Find more information and register:
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
All you need to bring is a willingness to enjoy your writing experience and your favorite writing tools (paper and pen or laptop). Creative nonfiction but not exclusive so. Writers of all levels are welcome.
December 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
All you need to bring is a willingness to enjoy your writing experience and your favorite writing tools (paper and pen or laptop). Creative nonfiction but not exclusive so. Writers of all levels are welcome.