Editor’s Note: After the original publishing date, the Creative Writers Collab cancelled their Creative Harvest Festival. The Creative Writers Collab is looking into a short story contest in the future.
When farmers harvest their produce, they often share it with others. Similarly, when artists create, they often share it with others. Sharing can create a sense of community, regardless of what is being shared. This is one concept the president of Creative Writers Collab, Daniel Dow, has in mind for the Creative Harvest Festival.
“Since COVID, a big thing that has been lacking is the feeling of community,” said Dow. “With the CHF, I idealistically hope the festival will build roots not just among the community but also among students and staff.”
The event aims to build a sense of community, encourage creative collaborations, and provide a platform for individuals to showcase their work.
The original poster for the Creative Harvest Festival. The event has been postponed since publishing.
Amanda Dunlavy, an active member of the Creative Writers Collab, said, “I’m excited for the CWC to introduce ourselves and become a part of something bigger. Putting ourselves out there and gaining new creative collaborations and friendships is going to make us stronger as a group. It’s a great way for growth on both a personal and organizational level.”
The Creative Harvest Festival is on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Jim Dan Hill Library at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. All are welcome to attend this free event in person or online. Students, staff, and organizations from Superior’s community are encouraged to participate.
As Dunlavy, an online student of UWS, prepares to attend, she reflects on the boundless nature of creativity, saying, “The sheer limitlessness of creativity. Whatever a mind can think of can be turned into something powerful, inspiring, emotional, scary, you name it,” said Dunlavy. “It is a never-ending process that brings about wonderful things in numerous forms, and anybody can find joy in it.”
One can register for the event via SharePoint or the QR code from the flyer. Presenting time slots last between five to ten minutes and signing up only takes a few moments.
“It might seem scary at first to be the center of attention and expose a piece of yourself that you worked hard on,” said Dunlavy. “But we are a very conscientious group who are working through and learning the same things you are. We are here to support our fellow Superior classmates, judgment-free and open to help in any way we can.”
The Creative Harvest Festival at the University of Wisconsin-Superior is a wonderful opportunity for the community, students, and staff to unite and celebrate creativity.
