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‘We Carry On’ Documentary Short at Rockport Film Festival
Mission Belonging & Wounded Warrior Project's award-winning short film to screen, November 1st at Rockport Film Festival's Documentary Double Feature in Rockport, Texas.Mission Belonging is thrilled to announce that our GI Film Festival Award-Winning documentary...
The Wonders of Worm Level Writing: An Online Creative Writing Workshop with author Keetje Kuipers in Partnership with Strathmore
Creative writing is a tool for knowing yourself, understanding the world, and connecting with other people. Led by author Seema Reza and accomplished guest writers—including poets, memoirists, novelists, and storytellers—these generative community workshops follow the...
Share Your Art Saves Lives Story with Mission Belonging: Open Submission Period Begins Nov 15th
Share your work in our Art Saves Lives submission period! Join us in celebrating the power of art and the voices of our community. At Mission Belonging, we believe in the transformative power of art. We are excited to invite you to share your personal story...
Art Saves Lives: The Patuxent Paradox by Jillian Danback-McGhan
Editor's Note by Ben Weakley | September 29th, 2024 Jillian Danback-McGhan is among the most talented, insightful voices among the post-9/11 generation of authors writing about service and conflict today. We were grateful to her for being with us at 2024's Day of...
Mission Belonging to Receive $130k ArtsHERE Grant
Grant Projects Designed to Expand Access to Arts Participation in Communities NationwideMission Belonging is one of 112 organizations nationwide selected to receive an ArtsHERE grant of $130,000 as part of a new pilot program from the National Endowment for the Arts...
Facilitating Courage & Creativity in Hard Times: A Workshop for Facilitators with author/educator Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
A workshop for facilitators who teach during difficult times, with author and Transformative Language Artist Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg. As writers, creatives, and facilitators, we all face moments when it's difficult to be fully present in facilitating life-living...
The Net That Holds Us: An Online Creative Writing Workshop with writer Gowri Koneswaran in Partnership with Strathmore
Creative writing is a tool for knowing yourself, understanding the world, and connecting with other people. Led by author Seema Reza and accomplished guest writers—including poets, memoirists, novelists, and storytellers—these generative community workshops follow the...
A Day of Belonging: An In-Person Community Event (Co-Presented by Mission Belonging & Strathmore)
Strathmore and Mission Belonging Present A DAY OF BELONGING Celebrating the power of the arts as we bring Veterans & civilians from different backgrounds together. Saturday, September 14th, 2024 Registration now open! Mission Belonging’s 2nd Annual community...
United Against Silence: An In-Person Poetry & Music Showcase hosted by Hari Alluri & Seema Reza
An evening of poetry & music, hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza. Featuring Tarfia Faizullah, Jillian Danback-McGhan & more. Join Mission Belonging for, a Community Showcase. An evening of poetry & performances by the Mission Belonging Community,...
The Art of Memoir: Writing Workshop to Benefit Mission Belonging Programs with Anne Kiehl Friedman
Do you have a story aching to be told? Do you wonder how to start, or what makes a "memoir" more than just a collection of stories? Come to this workshop and leave with an actionable outline, resources, and next steps for starting and finishing your book! Join Anne...
Ritual with Seema Reza: CreativeMornings – An In Person Speaking Event at Kennedy Center REACH
REGISTRATION FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT OPENS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH AT 10:00 AM EASTERN TIME. CLICK HERE CreativeMornings is the world’s largest face-to-face creative community — a global breakfast lecture series serving local creative communities in over 200 cities....
A Day of Belonging: Workshop Descriptions – 2024
For the complete Schedule of Events for Day of Belonging on our website, click here. [PDF Download Version] Click here for a downloadable Mansion Map. Creative Writing Workshop with Seema Reza LOCATION: Music Room SCHEDULED TIME: 11 AM to 12 PM This engaging...
