At The Shire
On the Eve of 2017: Podcasts, Clubs and Parties
Launching on iTunes, Developing a Literary Journal and Other Student Led Endeavors
There is much going on this next semester:
- Come to the party as #HUSHpodcast launches on iTunes
- Join the HUSH Audio Drama Team
- Develop a new literary journal called "The Boom Site"
- Participate in a writing club
- Help guide The Shire as a member of the Youth Advisory Board
- Host and produce a radio show
Join a Creative Team of Artists Through #HUSHpodcast
It takes an eclectic team of creatives to produce #HUSHpodcast. The HUSH team is comprised of writers, sound effect creators, composers, musicians, actors, illustrators, producers and social media experts. We meet three Saturday mornings a month with a recording on one Sunday afternoon. It's a crazy, wacky, wonderful team of artists who love telling a sci-fi story. Join us! Email steph@theshireonline.com to become involved.
Youth Advisory Board Guides The Shire
The Shire's Youth Advisory Board is the creative and organizational engine behind The Shire. Meeting every six weeks, the YAB's help plan, organize and dream up programming. Each gathering ends with a coffee house reading of student work. Next meeting: January 6th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Find out how you can become involved by emailing steph@theshironline.com.
A Literary Journal Takes Shape
Elysia, a leader of The Shire's Youth Advisory Board, is putting together a team of students from all over the east metro to create a literary journal called "The Boom Site." While the poetry and prose editor positions have been filled, we are still looking for a Visual Arts editor to consider student artwork submissions. To find out more, email steph@theshironline.com
Writing Clubs Develop Student Writing
Wouldn't it be nice to just hang out with other creative types, share our writing, and gain momentum with our craft? That's what happens at our high school and middle school writing clubs. Lots of lively discussion and fun, and a commitment to working together to help each other develop as writers. Clubs meet every other week. More details available by clicking HERE.
Radio interviews are just one of those things
Email steph@theshironline.com to find out how you can help host and produce Voices in the Valley, a student produced podcast that is filmed for YouTube, uploaded to iTunes and aired on KLBB radio.
Our Mission
The Shire is a student directed cultural project that empowers youth in grades 6 through 12 to pursue their passion for storytelling while developing communication, collaboration and leadership skills. We do this through a stair step approach that strengthens community and expands networks among young artists and their mentors. Find out more about The Shire HERE.
Want to find out more, or learn how to be involved? We're only a text away: 651-351-0804
StoryArk Matters
As the umbrella organization for The Shire, Voices in the Valley and #HUSHpodcast, StoryArk nurtures storytelling in all of its diversity across the generations and through multiple media. By sharing our stories, we impact our selves, our community, our culture, our country and even our world.
StoryArk is a 501c(3) tax exempt organization.
Email: steph@theshireonline.com
Website: www.theshireonline.com
Location: Stillwater, MN, United States
Phone: 651-351-0804
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Twitter: @theshireonline