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.

March 2021 – Dr. MJ Sunny Zank, Professor of Music Emerita, Ohio Northern University

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

On March 7, 2021, Dr. Sunny will share with us her inspiration and methods for composing a recent commissioned “march” for a friend and officer of the Ohio Chapter of the Eastern Star, the women’s branch of the Masons.

Dr. Zank is past chair of the ONU University Council (the Council consists of the ONU President, all ONU Vice-Presidents, all College Deans, and elected representation from each of the five Colleges.). She served on the Board of Directors for Japan Studies Association, National American Schools of Music (NASM) Region 5 secretary, and the ONU Board of Trustees. She served CMS … ...See more

April 2021 – Jane Flewellen, painter – Beauty and Light

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Artist Statement

“I paint because I love beauty and light,” says Jane Flewellen. “We all experience pain and suffering in life. Yet, we can find respite and joy in beauty. I typically see more beauty in nature than in human-made objects. Nuances of color, and the interplay of shapes and values are intriguing. Inspiration comes when something remarkable catches my eye—it is just asking to be painted! Light and reflections are fascinating, especially those in glass. I’m often drawn to subjects with a dramatic contrast of light and dark. For me, light beyond the darkness symbolizes hope. My oil paintings … ...See more