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IBWALA.ORG (International Black Writers & Arti

Work On It Everyday And It Will Be Done.

About Me

WWW.IBWALA.ORG
Founded in Los Angeles in 1974 by Mrs. Edna Crutchfield, the International Black Writers & Artists Los Angeles is a 501 (c) 3 grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, motivating, educating and inspiring artists, writers and performers.

The likes of Terry McMillan, Eric Jerome Dickey, Octavia Butler and many more have been influenced by and have influenced others within the organization.

We provide workshops and conferences designed to improve skills, knowledge, and career opportunities for artists of all media. Our organization has also published books including poetry anthologies, "76th & San Pedro" (1976), River Crossings (1988) and "Griots Beneath the Baobob" (2002).

CONTACT:
IBWA/LA
POB 43576
Los Angeles, CA 90043
323-964-3721
[email protected]

My Interests



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Creativity, Words, Images, Literature, Criticism, Art, Nonfiction, Fantasy, Skit-Writing, Improv, Sculpture, Painting, Architecture, Assemblage Art, Conceptual Art, Illustration, Design, Journalism, Self-Determination, Uplifting Community, Biography, Upward Mobility, Afro-centricity, Science-Fiction, African-American Writers, African-American Artists, Popular Fiction, Film, Documentary, Performance Art, Classics, Children's Books, Festivals, Museums, Galleries, Book Readings, Poetry Readings, Speeches, Salon Talks, Sista Circles, Book Clubs, Brotha Circles, Dialogue, Harlem Renaissance, Black Arts Movement, African Diaspora, Black Thought and Philosophy, Creative Writing, Narrative, Autobiography, Biography, Poetry, Spoken Word, Hip Hop, Education, Activism, Youth Development, Networking, Support, and Positivity.

I'd like to meet:

Writers & Artists!

Next Writer's Workshops, APRIL 7th & 21st, MAY 5.

Next ART & LITERARY SALON, APR 15 .

Books:

Our organization has published books including poetry anthologies:

"76th & San Pedro"
(1976)

"River Crossing"
(1988)

"Griots Beneath the Baobob"
(2002)

To view
our most recent
"Black Expressions" newsletter,
please visit
www.ibwala.org.

Heroes:

Those who chop a path as they walk it.

Writers, Artists, Critics, Proposal/Grant/Business Writers, Narrators, "Draftsmen", Bloggers, Essayists, Doodlers, Poets, Sculptors, Collagists, Photographers, Cartoonists, Comic Artists, Comedians, Commentators, Storyboard Artists, School Teachers, Professors, Editors, Art Directors, Make-up Artists, Stage and Set Folks, Spoken Word Artists, Playwrights, Screenwriters, Silkscreeners, Filmmakers, Researchers, Dramaturgs, Literary Managers, Speech Writers, Technical Writers,Line Notes Writers, Interviewers, Rappers, Architects, Illustrators, Graffiti Artists, Taggers, Designers, Painters, Critics, Bookworms, Publishers, Historians, Collectors, Gallerists, Gallery Assistants, Bookstore Owners, Salespeople, Agents, Reps, Journalists, Scholars, Curators, Craftspersons, Jewelry Makers, Conceptual Artists, Coordinators, Creative People, PR and Marketing People, Culture Makers, Culture Consumers, and Culture Lovers.