Art Embraces Words

Writers paint images with words; Artists tell stories with color; together they enrich our community!

ART EMBRACES WORDS | A Halloween Celebration!

Saturday, October 31 | 2–3:30 PM
Arts & Science Room
Lafayette Library

Let your imagination—and perhaps your inner actor—shine!

Art Embraces Words returns for its annual Halloween celebration, bringing writers and visual artists together for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and festive fun.

Come in costume if you wish! Costumes are optional, but prizes will be awarded for the most unique and imaginative creations.

The festivities conclude with a reception in the Lafayette Library courtyard, offering a wonderful opportunity to mingle and celebrate our community's creative spirit

A media table is provided for authors and artists, as well as information of interest to the literary and artistic community. Book sales are encouraged.

Saturday, July 12th, 2:00-3:30 PM | "The Benicia Six"
This event featured six writers from Benicia – Deborah Fruchey, Marty Malin, Karen Mercury, Gregory Montoya, Aletheia Morden and Jim White – with visual artists Michelle Naylor-Cho and Jamie Harrison. A courtyard reception followed the program, featuring complimentary pours of red wine from local winery Captain Vineyards.
Saturday, May 10th, 2:00-3:30 PM | "Honoring Every Kind of Mother"

Local writers Teresa Caldwell, Ruth Tindugan and Damneet Kaur read their work honoring every kind of mother at Lamorinda Art Council's May 10th Art Embraces Words program. Local photographer Craig Isaacs exhibited and spoke about his photography.

Click here to view videos of some of our past events.

Questions? Contact us here.

Art Embraces Words is funded by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Lafayette.