Adirondack Center for Writing

Adirondack Center for Writing Bringing people and words together, since 1999. ACW creates events and programs for writers, readers,

Our Kickass t-shirts, hats, and canvas tote bags will be available for purchase throughout the festival. Which one is yo...
06/04/2026

Our Kickass t-shirts, hats, and canvas tote bags will be available for purchase throughout the festival. Which one is your fav??

The biggest Kickass Writers Festival yet is kicking off this Friday. Much of the festival’s events are sold out, but the...
06/02/2026

The biggest Kickass Writers Festival yet is kicking off this Friday. Much of the festival’s events are sold out, but the good news is you can still get tickets for the Kickass Keynote with Robin Wall Kimmerer and Kickass Stand-up with Milan Patel.

Learn more at adirondackcenterforwriting.org/kickass

ACW is restructuring our organization and we are now officially looking for a Program Director.ACW’s Program Director wi...
05/29/2026

ACW is restructuring our organization and we are now officially looking for a Program Director.

ACW’s Program Director will work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Communications Manager to present quality and meaningful programs to help fulfill ACW’s mission to inspire a love of writing, reading, and storytelling.

Learn more: adirondackcenterforwriting.org/work-with-us

To apply, send a cover letter detailing qualifications and interest, a resume, and three professional references to: [email protected]

Do yourself a favor and get your Kickass books today!Head over to The Book Nook,LLC in downtown Saranac Lake. Jesse has ...
05/29/2026

Do yourself a favor and get your Kickass books today!

Head over to The Book Nook,LLC in downtown Saranac Lake. Jesse has all the titles from our 2026 Kickass headliners, including Robin Wall Kimmerer, Kevin Wilson, Mahogany L. Browne, and local authors too.

Grab your copies now so you can read up before the weekend kicks off—plus, you'll be supporting our favorite independent local bookstore.

Next month, our Program Manager, Obi, will be leaving ACW to head off to graduate school. We have absolutely loved worki...
05/27/2026

Next month, our Program Manager, Obi, will be leaving ACW to head off to graduate school. We have absolutely loved working with them and we know you all have too. Please join us in thanking Obi and wishing them all the best on this next adventure!

With Obi’s departure, we've decided to restructure our organization and we are now officially looking for a Program Director.

ACW’s Program Director will work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Communications Manager to present quality and meaningful programs to help fulfill ACW’s mission to inspire a love of writing, reading, and storytelling.

Learn more: adirondackcenterforwriting.org/work-with-us

Did you know that the Kickass Writers Festival has a free Book Fair open to the public?Even if you’re not attending othe...
05/22/2026

Did you know that the Kickass Writers Festival has a free Book Fair open to the public?

Even if you’re not attending other Kickass events, stop by the Harrietstown Town Hall on Saturday, June 6, from 10 AM to 2 PM to discover books from small presses, independent authors, and regional literary organizations from across New York State.

There are still a few spots left for this year’s Women’s Writing Weekend sessions at Great Camp SagamoreJoin a group of ...
05/21/2026

There are still a few spots left for this year’s Women’s Writing Weekend sessions at Great Camp Sagamore

Join a group of like-minded women for a reading and writing retreat. Activities will include generative writing exercises, feedback on your writing, reflective paddling, arts-based activities, and Adirondack-based readings to contemplate the role of sense of place in nature writing.

Session 1: Wed, June 10 - Sun, June 14, 2026*
Session 2: Wed, June 17 – Sun, June 21, 2026*

*You can also register for only Friday - Sunday for either session.

Learn more + register: adirondackcenterforwriting.org/womens-writing-weekend

ACW is so excited to collaborate with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta for a night of chamber music this Sunday, May 24, at ...
05/19/2026

ACW is so excited to collaborate with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta for a night of chamber music this Sunday, May 24, at 7 PM at the St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid.

This unique program featuring violinist Vlad Hontila and cellist Georgia Reine Bourderionnet will also showcase original written pieces by Lake Placid middle school students inspired by the music being performed and taught by ACW staff.

Get your tickets now at:
https://lakeplacidarts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/events/a0SUG0000097in72AA

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15 Broadway
Saranac Lake, NY
12983

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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