Adult Studio: Ekphrasis at the Museum

Ekphrastic writing is made in response to a piece of artwork. For example, it can be a poem jump-started by a painting, a short story inspired by a sculpture, or a micro-essay triggered by a collage. 

We'll explore different forms of ekphrasis through writing exercises and prompts — the collections of the Asheville Art Museum as our muses. 

The purpose of this workshop is to generate new writing while also learning tips and tools for creating ekphrasis in other settings. Join us for a fun and inspirational adventure of creating in community with other art-loving writers! 

Alli Marshall is multi-genre writer with an MFA from Goddard College. Formerly an arts writer and editor for Mountain Xpress, she is now a certified Creative Facilitator and the author of How to Talk to Rockstars and The Persephone Project. Alli has taught creative writing courses though Story Parlor, Great Smokies Writing Program, Flatiron Writers Room, Revolve, and Inward & Artward.