WE PROVIDE THE SPACE, YOU PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY

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PorchLight provides a space for writers of all ages, income levels, and levels of experience to connect with other writers and participate in Iowa City's rich literary offerings.

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We are a member run community offering space for readings, workshops, work sessions, residencies and literary gatherings, with a special interest in interdisciplinary and outreach projects.

 

Find out how you can become a member here.

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PROGRAMMING

We currently offer three regular programs: The Free Generative Writing Workshops, The Fairweather Writing Sessions, and the Long Project Check-in.

 

We co-sponsor many other events so check our calendar for the latest. 

 

 

COMMUNITY SALON

Come visit our community salon open 11-3 on Saturday. Inside you'll find information on local and regional literary happenings, a gallery for Image and Text creations, a board for those seeking book or writing groups, a series of specially curated mini libraries, deep chairs, and brewed coffee. Consider us your "Welcome Center" for the City of Literature.

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RESIDENCIES AND WRITER'S RETREAT 

Upstairs PorchLight provides a furnished apartment for use by local art organizations with established residencies. Alternately the space is available to writers looking for a quiet yet inspiring get away in which to write. Contact jennifer@porchlightliterary.org to book your stay.

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RESIDENT ARTIST

PorchLight offers a sustainable year round living space for a literary artist with an interdisciplinary focus.

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