Our programs reach more than 25,000 people per year. Reading and talks by nationally recognized writers. This series, held monthly and now into its second decade, features writers from Rochester and western New York. We occasionally have the opportunity to bring writers from throughout the country to this community to be in residence at the Gell Writers Center of the Finger Lakes for one to two-week periods. During their residency they devote time to their own writing and interact with individuals throughout the area through outreach programs scheduled in various community settings.
Students gain first-hand knowledge of literary programming and arts administration.
Our collection of contemporary poetry and criticism, as well as our archive of taped readings is available for use by the general public.