Literary Arts

Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant community of literary enthusiasts, empowering writers to hone their craft, amplify diverse voices, and forge meaningful connections through the art of storytelling. We provide resources through workshops and events that nurture creative growth and foster empathetic dialogue.

Literary Classes & Events

  • Writers' Salon: April Session

    Thursday, April 25, 2024; 4-6pm

    Join us at the Writers' Salon—a monthly in-person gathering for literary enthusiasts. Enjoy sharing feedback and insight!

  • Poetry Readings – Reverberations III

    Wednesday, June 26, 2024; 5:00-7:00pm

  • Lecture - Reverberations III Artists

    Thursday, June 27, 2024;

    10:00am-12:00pm

  • Writers' Salon: June Session

    Thursday, June 27, 2024; 3:30 - 6 pm

  • Poetry Readings – Reverberations III

    Wednesday, July 9, 2024; 2:00-4:00pm

  • Mentors & Teachers of Rainer Maria Rilke: Lou Andreas-Salomé

    Wednesday, July 10, 2024; 4-5:30pm

    Rilke will come to life in these exciting and interactive in-person presentations.

  • Lecture - Reverberations III Artists

    Sunday, July 14, 2024;

    1:00-3:00pm

  • Mentors & Teachers of Rainer Maria Rilke: Auguste Rodin

    Wednesday, July 17, 2024: 4-5:30pm

    Rilke will come to life in these exciting and interactive in-person presentations.

  • Poetry Readings – Reverberations III

    Wednesday, July 21, 2024;

    1:00-3:00pm

  • Mentors & Teachers of Rainer Maria Rilke: Jens-Peter Jacobsen & Paul Cézanne

    Wednesday, July 24, 2024; 4-5:30pm

    Rilke will come to life in these exciting and interactive in-person presentations.

  • Writers' Salon: July Session

    Thursday, July 25, 2024; 3:30 - 6 pm

  • Painting Poetry with Sherrie Lovler

    Sat & Sun, August 3-4, 2024; 9:30am-4pm


Sonoma County Poet Laureate

Sebastopol Center for the Arts hosts the Sonoma County Poet Laureate Program. Every Poet Laureate is a Sonoma County resident who has produced a critically acclaimed body of work and demonstrated a commitment to the literary arts in Sonoma County.

The Sonoma County Poet Laureate for 2022-2024 is Elizabeth C. Herron.