Category Archives: Meetings

The Central Ohio Branch meets once a month September through June, except for January. The speakers are rotated among the three classifications of Writers, Visual Artists and Musicians to remain diversified.

We often meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 1 – 3 PM. Sometimes our programs are in the evening or on weekends, depending on special opportunities or occasions. The location varies, but is typically at public spaces like library meeting rooms, cultural arts centers, galleries, museums, etc.

The meeting consists of short business updates, a presentation of some sort, and a time to share opportunities or successes among members. We believe in supporting our sister members when their book-signings, gallery receptions and concerts occur.

2024-2025 • Overview of All Meetings

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

For more information about a meeting, click on its link below:

Wed. September 25 • 7:00p-8:30p – Karin Snouffer – Guest Artist
Tue. October 8 • 1:30p-3:30p – Helen Yee – Guest Author
Wed. November 13 • 6:00p-8:00p – Trista Hill – Guest Musician
Tue. December 3 • 11:30a-2:30p – Annual Holiday Luncheon
Thu. January 9 • 6:30p-8:30p – Carmen Osterman – Member Spotlight
Wed. February 12 • 1:30p-3:00p – Tour of King Arts Complex
Wed. March 12 • 1:00p-3:00p – Heather Webber – Guest Author
Thu. April 3 • 1:30p-3:30p – Keiko Hidaka – Member Spotlight
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Wed. September 25 • 7:00p-8:30p – Karin Snouffer – Guest Artist

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Karin Snouffer – Guest Artist

Karen Snouffer is a Professor Emerita Professor from Kenyon College and resides in Granville, Ohio. She will be sharing her processes of ideation, preparation, and fabrication of larger scale art projects. She will discuss some of her renowned projects such as a three-story mural, “Urban Trellis: The River Becomes the Vine” for the Pizzuti Companies and the site-specific installation, “A Snail’s Perspective” for the Dublin Arts Council.

When:

  • Wednesday, September 25 • 7:00p-8:30p

Where:

  • Worthington Park Library – Olentangy Meeting Room
    1389 Worthington Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43085

 

Tue. October 8 • 1:30p-3:30p – Helen Yee – Guest Author

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Helen Yee – Guest Author

Helen is the author of I Belong Here: Living the Life I was Born for in America. She will talk about her novel and what it means to be a resilient immigrant.

When:

  • Tuesday, October 8 • 1:30p-3:30p

Where:

  • Dublin Library – Meeting Room 1
    75 N. High St., Dublin, OH 43017

 

Wed. November 13 • 6:00p-8:00p – Trista Hill – Guest Musician

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Trista Hill – Guest Musician

Trista is a harpist who collaborated with our own member, Karin Dahl, on Karin’s project at the McConnell Arts Center. She will share her music and her prolific professional career.

NOTE NEW DATE & TIME:

When:

  • Wednesday, November 13 • 6:00p-8:00p

Where:

  • Bexley Public Library
    2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209

Tue. December 3 • 11:30a-2:30p – Annual Holiday Luncheon

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

The Central Ohio Pen Women will have our annual holiday luncheon with time to socialize and share current projects. Join us for this much-anticipated annual event with a wonderful lunch catered by Rocky Fork Country Club.

When:

  • Tuesday, December 3, 2024 • 11:30a–2:30p

Where:

  • Goodale Landing, 8th floor, Ohio Living Westminster Thurber
    340 W. Goodale St., Columbus, OH 43215

Thu. January 9 • 6:30p-8:30p – Carmen Osterman – Member Spotlight

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

“Clay: A Love Affair with Time” – Carmen Osterman – Member Spotlight

Carmen will be discussing her studio practice and the methods in which her work juxtaposes the beauty of the environment and the harm being inflicted upon it. In this talk she will break down her process using clay to build ornate depictions of birds being consumed by ecological succession from their habitats. Ostermann will delve into how her work shifts between scientific findings and traditional knowledge in order to seek an understanding of our relationship with the natural world by using collection, containment, attention, deep listening and a … ...See more