Events
Through community writing, Communal Pen showcases stories to explore the dynamic and ever-changing state of South Carolina. We connect unheard voices through writing workshops, curated publications, and a digital platform.
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Holiday Hangout
Write to celebrate and explore our connections to place, community, and traditions. This special edition of the Communal Pen Holiday Hangout will welcome old friends and new around the table. Take a break and mark your thoughts and traditions for yourself and future generations. Holiday Hangout is a way to connect through stories with one…
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Spark! Workshop – Virtual
In the Communal Pen workshop, we will write to celebrate and explore our connections to place and community. The writing process can help us awaken and preserve thoughts and traditions, offering insight, understanding, and respect to present and future generations. This four-hour writing workshop draws inspiration from the Smithsonian exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation is a springboard…
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Spark! Workshop – Belton
In the Communal Pen workshop, we will write to celebrate and explore our connections to place and community. The writing process can help us awaken and preserve thoughts and traditions, offering insight, understanding, and respect to present and future generations. This four-hour writing workshop draws inspiration from the Smithsonian exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation is a springboard…
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Spark! Workshop – Gaffney
In the Communal Pen workshop, we will write to celebrate and explore our connections to place and community. The writing process can help us awaken and preserve thoughts and traditions, offering insight, understanding, and respect to present and future generations. This four-hour writing workshop draws inspiration from the Smithsonian exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation is a springboard…
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Spark! Workshop – Aiken
In the Communal Pen workshop, we will write to celebrate and explore our connections to place and community. The writing process can help us awaken and preserve thoughts and traditions, offering insight, understanding, and respect to present and future generations. This four-hour writing workshop draws inspiration from the Smithsonian exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation is a springboard…
Past Events
While our process is still evolving, the Communal Pen initiative has created an amazing array of events, workshops, and pop-ups. While these events are in the past, you can still explore the stories and activities associated with them. If you’d be interested in attending or hosting a similar event or one on a related topic, please reach out to us to get involved.
