Greetings! For over 50 years, creative breakthroughs have happened in our studios and writing spaces. As poet John Murillo observes, "if you sit quietly enough, those things will kind of insist upon themselves." The streets and landscapes…

In this Lithub interview, Fall faculty member Airea D. Matthews speaks about Anne Sexton's influence on Simulacra, which contains poems inspired by imagined texts with the renowned poet: "Sexton’s work speaks to my full existence. She,…

Registration is now open! Creative Writing and Visual Arts Workshops in Provincetown Experience the magic of a week at FAWC - a place where creativity thrives amidst the dynamic energy of Provincetown and the stunning natural beauty of Cape Cod.…

FAWC Newsletter // January 2024 As epic storms hit Provincetown in January, the Fine Arts Work Center remains open and vibrant during the cold winter months. We are starting the new year with lots of energy, inspired by the creativity and…

The 2024 Summer Workshop Catalog is here! Creative Writing and Visual Arts Workshops in Provincetown If you've taken a workshop with us, you know there's nothing like a week at FAWC. Surrounded by Provincetown's bustling energy and Cape Cod's…

Greetings! We understand that various causes compete for your support, time, and energy during this time of year. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of friends and supporters like you to fulfill our mission. If you are able to…

Dear Writer, I am thrilled to announce that registrations are open for our winter writing workshops. If you've attended a workshop at 24PearlStreet before, you know we are committed to helping you develop your writing skills and connect with other…

Take a moment to unwind, breathe deeply, and listen to a poem from the Days Barn at 24 Pearl Street. As the days become shorter and the night sky brighter, we would like to invite you to the historic Days Lumberyard Barn in Provincetown, where…

Welcome back to FAWC Friday at the Fine Arts Work Center! We're delighted to invite you to our free, interactive community event series. FAWC Fridays provide a unique chance for our community to come together in the fall and winter seasons and…

Attention emerging writers and visual artists! 2024-2025 Fellowship applications are now open. Exciting news - the 2024-2025 Fellowship applications at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown are now open! For over 50 years, ten writers and ten…

24PearlStreet's first online Submit-a-thon! Are you a writer looking to submit your work to journals but need a little extra support in doing so? Look no further than 24PearlStreet's first online Submit-a-thon! M.P. Carver, Director of the…

As we say a fond farewell to summer and excitedly anticipate the arrival of a new group of Fellows who will join us this October, we find ourselves reflecting on all the writers and artists who’ve come before and enjoyed the precious, changing…

24PearlStreet // Fall 2023 FAWC Scholar Award Opportunity This Fall, we are contacting you with exciting news regarding our partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts to provide ten Scholar Awards to Indigenous American writers to…

Announcing the 2023-2024 FAWC Fellows! The Fine Arts Work Center is honored to announce our awarded 2023-2024 Fellows. These 20 emerging visual artists and writers have been selected from a pool of nearly 1,200 talented applicants. The 2023-2024…

Featured Faculty: Sandra Beasley Excerpt from "On Lyric Essays" "Since I published first in the genre of poetry, then in nonfiction, I am sensitive to the explanation that the lyric essay is merely a compromise or indulgence--a 'poet's version of…

Summer Session is Open for Enrollment. Looking for a convenient way to deepen your craft and enrich your creative community this summer? Our 24PearlStreet online writing program provides students with the opportunity to work on their craft…

Experience a Memorable Summer in Provincetown When you take an in-person Summer Workshop at the Fine Arts Work Center, you're giving yourself 15 hours of intense workshop time, creating work with a renowned instructor alongside other committed…

Summer Session 2023 24PearlStreet Online Writing Program Our 24PearlStreet online writing program provides students with the opportunity to work on their craft wherever they are, year-round. Our virtual model combines convenience with the…

24PearlStreet Newsletter "Ten Questions for Paul Lisicky" Where, when, and how often do you write? All the time, honestly. I’m a lot less structured about my writing than I used to be, unless I have some extended time off, which is…

SAVE THE DATE From Provincetown with Love A spring gathering in New York City to celebrate the Fine Arts Work Center and our creative community. Join us to reconnect with FAWC Fellows, faculty, and friends; toast the upcoming season in…

Summer Workshop Program 2023 Creative Writing and Visual Arts Workshops in Provincetown The Fine Arts Work Center Summer Workshop Program is open for registration! Our signature education program offers over 60 week-long workshops in visual…

Summer Session 2023 24PearlStreet Online Writing Program Our 24PearlStreet online writing program provides students with the opportunity to work on their craft wherever they are, year-round. Our virtual model combines convenience with the…

Registration Opens Next Week for 24PearlStreet's Summer Session 2023 Our 24PearlStreet online writing program provides students with the opportunity to work on their craft wherever they are, year-round. Our virtual model combines convenience…

April / Celebratory Weekend with our 2022-23 Fellows Thank you to our local community for taking part in our FAWC Friday series and energizing 24 Pearl Street each month. This is a celebratory and bittersweet weekend for our 2022-23 cohort of…

Excerpt from "Line" by Ananda Lima Published in Rattle In America, I learnt that one can snap a rubber band against one’s wrist each time one’s hand reaches up towards the mouth By the back of my hand the rubber band…

February / Thank you, Provincetown! Thank you to our local community for taking part in our FAWC Friday series and energizing our newly renovated spaces each month. This new series featured free nights of programming every first Friday of the…

24PearlStreet // A Workshop for Every Kind of Writer The 24PearlStreet program is rooted in the Fine Arts Work Center's commitment to nurturing creative connections and supporting artistic freedom. By choosing to register for a workshop, you…

Summer Workshop Program 2023 Creative Writing and Visual Arts Workshops in Provincetown The Fine Arts Work Center Summer Workshop Program is open for registration! Our signature education program offers over 60 week-long workshops in visual arts…