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: Dec Session

    Thursday, December 19, 2024;

    3:30 - 6 pm

  • Writers' Salon: Jan Session

    Thursday, January 23, 2025;

    3:30 - 6 pm

  • Rumi's Caravan

    Saturday, February 8, 2025;

    7:00 PM

  • Writers' Salon: Feb Session

    Thursday, February 20, 2025;

    3:30 - 6 pm

  • Poetry Challenge: Abstraction through Form

    Sunday, March 2, 2025;

    1 - 3pm

  • Writers' Salon: Mar Session

    Thursday, March 20, 2025;

    3:30 - 6 pm

  • Documentary Poetry Challenge with Dave Seter

    Sunday, March 30, 2025;

    10am - 12pm

  • Recite Your Favorite Poem

    Sunday, April 13, 2025;

    2-4pm

  • Poetry Challenge: Interweaving Found Text

    Sunday, May 4, 2025;

    1 - 3pm

  • LitCrawl: An Evening with Anita Gail Jones

    Friday, May 16, 2025; 6pm


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 2024-2026 is Dave Seter.