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.

February 7, 2023 – Jenn Stewart – My Plein Air Journey

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Jenn Stewart will be doing a Zoom presentation on her journey over the last nine years with plein air painting.  She’ll cover how she began with signing up for a week long plein air workshop to break a 20-year “artist’s block.”  She’ll walk us through what she has learned and show us her process for picking a scene and simplifying it into a complete painting in about two hours of painting time.

Biography:

Jenn Stewart was born in Columbus Ohio, and had the good fortune to spent her first twenty summers on an island off the coast of Maine, sailing, … ...See more

March 14, 2023 – Sandra K-Horn – My Self-Publishing Journey

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

A Path to Becoming an Indie Author and My Muses

My self-publishing journey was a learning experience. Self-publishing has improved in the last twenty years, but it is not a new activity. Walt Whitman, Margret Atwood, Beatrix Potter, and Mark Twain are just a few self-published authors. But a decision to do so takes some research. All three of my recent works are self-published.

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April 4, 2023 – Anita Burgess – The Journey of Me

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Anita Burgess will share the people who influenced her, where she started, and where she is today. Anita is one of our newer Art members who creates a variety of mixed media works.  She’ll share her art journey with us where she started as an educator. Recently she won 2nd place in the juried National Biennial Art Exhibition. Other organizations in which she is involved include: International Society of Experimental Artists, Collage Society, and the Akron Society of Artists. She is pleased to have a painting in the permanent collection of the Hoyt Museum in New Castle, PA.

When:

  • Tuesday
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May 2, 2023 – Jennifer Hambrick – WOSU Tour

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Join Jennifer Hambrick for a tour of the new WOSU Public Media Headquarters, including the Classical 101 live broadcast studio.

When:

  • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 • 2:00–3:30p

Where:

  • WOSU Studios
    1800 N. Pearl Street, Columbus, OH 43201
  • Parking – Ohio Union – North Garage
    1780 College Rd S, Columbus, OH 43210

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 – Annual Luncheon and Show & Tell

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

The Central Ohio Pen Women will have our annual Spring Luncheon followed by a Show & Tell to share work or tell us about upcoming projects and events.

When:

  • Tuesday, June 6, 2023 • 11:30a–2:30p

Where:

  • Rocky Fork Country Club
    5189 Clark State Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230