Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa

08/25/2026

Best-selling author Alex Poppe is teaching 2 workshops for the CPW this fall! One one building your author platform in order to land an agent and enhance your visibility, and the other on writing personal essays. Check out more here!

https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=106

08/11/2026

Are you ready to tackle the novel project you've been writing in your head the past few months? Or maybe there's a linked short story collection you're eager to dive into, but aren't sure how to structure it?

If so, we've got a workshop that will offer encouragement and guidance along the way. Check out Cassidy McCant's workshop "Starting Your Book...Finally!" Schedule and registration details can be found here:

https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5797

08/05/2026

Are you looking to finish your novel, develop a stand-up comedy routine, or learn how to build your digital author platform? If you answered "yes," then look no further than the current CPW workshop schedule!

Full details/registration information can be found here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=106

06/04/2026

Calling all sci-fi writers!!! Check out this amazing virtual event with Daniel H. Wilson and Joseph Erb!

05/13/2026

We're excited for Live Lit Night tomorrow at Heirloom Rustic Ales with slightly modified lineup!

05/09/2026

Join acclaimed filmmaker BOOTS RILEY for 2 events today--a conversation with emerging filmmakers, and then a screening of I LOVE BOOSTERS tonight only!!! Details below.

Event Details

I LOVE BOOSTERS Screening and conversation with Boots Riley and Sterlin Harjo
7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026
Eton Square Cinema
8421 E 61st St
Tulsa, OK 74133

Tickets are free with RSVP, with a suggested donation of $19.21 or more, with proceeds supporting the future programming, development and sustainability of Dreamland, a Black legacy arts institution.

Student Filmmaking Forum with Boots Riley
2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026
OSU-Tulsa Helmerich Research Center Room 157 (the westernmost building on campus)

Hear from acclaimed filmmaker Boots Riley about his creative process and meet other local filmmakers during the Student Filmmaking Forum happening on campus this Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m.!

The event is free, but capacity is limited. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4wdnoNJ.

Hosted by: Dreamland Tulsa | Tulsa Film Collective | Native Arts & Cultures Foundation
Space provided by: OSU-Tulsa Entertainment Media Program
Photo: NEON

05/06/2026

Hear from acclaimed filmmaker Boots Riley about his creative process and meet other local filmmakers during the Student Filmmaking Forum happening on campus this Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m.!

The event is free, but capacity is limited. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4wdnoNJ.

Hosted by: Dreamland Tulsa | Tulsa Film Collective | Native Arts & Cultures Foundation
Space provided by: OSU-Tulsa Entertainment Media Program
Photo: NEON

05/03/2026

"Student Filmmaking Forum with Boots Riley," Saturday, May 9th @ 2:00 pm.

If you're a student filmmaker, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to pick up some industry secrets and learn about the creative process of the multi-talented Boots Riley!

This event is free, but does require an RSVP. Register below.

https://events.tulsa.okstate.edu/event/student-filmmaking-forum-with-boots-riley

05/03/2026

Don't miss the next Live Lit Night!

04/28/2026

Visionary filmmaker, activist, and musician Boots Riley is coming to Tulsa thanks to the hard work of Kolby Ari of Dreamland Tulsa and Tulsa Artist Fellow/filmmaker Colleen Thurston!!! Riley directed the 2018 satire "Sorry to Bother You" and his new film "I Love Boosters" will screen on Saturday, May 9th @ Eton Square Cinema.

More details on time, tickets, and other events here: https://dreamlandtulsa.org/boots-riley-live-in-tulsa/