About Arts at Emory

Literary Arts

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Eamon Grennan, poet

Creative Writing Program

In the Creative Writing Program, students can approach the study of literature in a creative way - through their own writing - as well as by the more traditional method of critical analysis and reading. Students may also pursue their personal interests and investigate specific genres, including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting, and screenwriting. During the academic year, the program also sponsors the Creative Writing Reading Series, a special feature which brings nationally prominent writers to campus for workshops and public readings. Three visiting writers come to Emory each semester and the events are free and open to the public. Among the dozens of acclaimed writers who have participated are Kurt Vonnegut, Alice McDermott, Mary Karr, and Eamon Grennan.

To learn about upcoming events, click here.

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Emory Poetry Council

The Emory Poetry Council was established in 2000 to foster awareness and recognition of the role poetry plays in the lives of people all across the Emory community. The council’s most popular event, Poetry Matters, is an outdoor open-mic reading each semester which invites the entire Emory community to share either their own or others’ work. The council also sponsors one annual themed event—a panel discussion about an aspect of poetry.

To learn about upcoming events, click here.

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Woodruff Library Literary Programs

The Woodruff Library is Emory University’s central library facility. Each year, the Woodruff Library hosts and co-sponsors literary events on campus such as lectures by distinguished poets and writers. Guests have included poet Dana Gioia, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts; and writer Salman Rushdie, winner of the Booker Prize for Fiction.

To learn about upcoming literary events at the Woodruff Library, click here.