We host intimate, in-person literary arts gatherings such as:

• Readings

• Panel Discussions

• Craft Workshops &

• Writer Meet-Up's

• Write-In's

to CONNECT, CULTIVATE & CELEBRATE the stories and storytellers from Bay Area-based immigrant and refugee communities.

Admission is FREE and open to ALL.

• All of our gatherings take place at the ARTogether Center in downtown Oakland.

• Most of our gatherings take place on Tuesday or Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons.

We’re a non-profit collective made up of:

• Edward Gunawan: Founder & Lead Organizer

• Michelle Lin: Co-Host & ARTogether’s Artist Growth Program Director

• Romina Zabihian: Brand Identity & Logo Design

• Emma Grover: Contributing Writer

• Aaliyah Villarete: 23-24 Intern

• ARTogether: Fiscal Sponsor & Venue Partner

• We’re also grateful for the financial support we’ve received from these organizations:

  • California Arts Council and YBCA: Creative Corps Initiative

  • East Bay Community Foundation: East Bay Grants for Artists

  • City of Oakland Cultural Funding Program: Neighbourhood Voices Grant

• Join our upcoming gatherings!

• Support the authors by buying their books from local booksellers

• Suggest future speakers / panelists / workshop facilitators (we provide stipends!)

• Make a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor ARTogether

Email us if you are…

• Interested in writing for us

• Or want to get hands-on experience organizing gatherings.