Planning on getting out and about in NYC this weekend? A suggestion: Jerry Lieblich (Poetry/Playwriting, 2022) catch an excerpt of "The Barbarians" at this weekend's Prelude Festival, Saturday, 10/19 at 1:30-3pm. thesegalcenter.org/prelude-2024/p… !

And in the Visual Arts realm: don't miss Robin Dintiman's poignant exhibition "Ineffable Touch" at the A.I.R. Gallery in Brooklyn. airgallery.org/exhibitions/in… Enjoy!

Always love introducing current Visual Arts AIRS (Luisa Turuani, Milan; M. Slater, Philadelphia) to local gallerists/artists/galleries!

AS ALWAYS, ENDING OUR SEASON WITH A BANG ... WELCOME NOVEMBER! From top, left to right: Catharina Coenen, Non-Fiction; Jessica Mosher, Screenwriting; Dorinne Kondo, Playwriting; Rebecca Emily Darling, Non-Fiction; Patrick Earl Hammie, Visual Arts; Kaitlin Hsu, Poetry.

WE ARE BOTH GRATEFUL AND THRILLED BY NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS GRANTS FOR 2025!  Not only was Millay Arts awarded $49,500, five of our alumni were each awarded Individual Artist grants totalling $50,000. CONGRATULATIONS ALL -- we can't wait to see the projects!

Imagine the conversation at the Millay Thanksgiving table! We are so very grateful for Norma's vision in founding Millay Arts honoring the maverick Vincent, our 3000+ gifted artists and our generous donors. Please consider a donation now: givebutter.com/mcmckB

yes, it's that day again... ART MATTERS, ARTISTS MATTER GIVE NOW givebutter.com/mcmckB

Winter is here on the hill! Along with the snow, we are readying for our first Wintertide Rustic Retreat residents to arrive... one of our favorite times of the year! Interested? Email [email protected]. (Bring your snowshoes!)

Millay Arts joins the artworld in mourning the loss of the maverick Lorraine O'Grady (Visual Arts, 1990). Rest in Power oh mighty one. To add your support for visionary artists like Lorraine, go to: givebutter.com/mcmckB

In this holiday season, Millay Arts sends best wishes to all for joyous celebrations and a vision for peace in the world. We are grateful to all of our supporters, partners and alumni for helping enrich our lives. THANK YOU.

On the eve of this New Year, we ask for your gift to ensure that the flame of creativity continues to burn brightly, supporting our historic Core Residency program, allowing it to remain free and accessible. PLEASE JOIN US! To give, go to: givebutter.com/mcmckB

There are truly no words (or images) to express our terror for the wellbeing of Angelenos and the City of Los Angeles at this time. We send our best thoughts for safety and protection to all, including alumni and supporters, and profound gratitude to the tireless firefighters.

MUTUAL AID LA has compiled this stunning list of ways to help/give/donate during this national disaster of epic proportions. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

We are honored to receive a $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant to support our historic Core Residency program for 2025! SO GRATEFUL for this essential support that allows us to host extraordinary creators free of charge!

SERENITY NOW! We still have openings (Feb-Mar) for our Wintertide Rustic Retreat. Email [email protected]. And, lest you forget, the deadline for our fully-subsidized Core Residency is MARCH 1, MIDNIGHT EST. To apply/more information: millayarts.submittable.com/submit

CONGRATULATIONS to our talented alumni Jamie Lehrhoff Levine (Sculpture), Adriane Colburn (Sculpture) and Leslieann Hobayan (Poetry) awarded New Jersey Arts Council Individual Artists grants today! They are three of the 107 artists/writers selected, out of a pool of 939.

We love it when books worked on while in residence finally arrive as publications: a true testament to the dedication and vision (patience too?) of our gifted writers. Check out these new works by 2022-2023 alums. Congrats Mindy Uhrlaub, Iris Jamahl Dunkle & Gary Krist!

AWP & LA -- here we come! And mark your calendar with what promises to be an important discussion: "Disability & the Residency Experience" Saturday at 10:35am (Room 409AB, Level Two) with our insightful alums: Leslie McIntosh, Orchid Tierney and Kay Ulanday Barrett.

JUNE AIRS HAVE ARRIVED!The first of the JUNE Millay gang is in the house -- we think they are in part responsible for bringing all the warm sunshine to Steepletop (finally!)...

CYBER MONDAY FLASH SALE! Get your tickets now for our Holiday Party at the Salmagundi Club in NYC this FRIDAY! ALUMNI $100 (discounted from $125) SUPPORTERS $200 (discounted from $250) Join us as we make merry and support artists!ists! For tickets: givebutter.com/riproaring