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Concrete Thoughts: Socialism & Social Changes in the Valley, from Past to Present

Admission by donation (suggested $5-15)

Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, & Oct. 3

Visit the link above for more information on presenters and the full schedule.

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A series of talks and discussions surrounding socialism and social change in Annapolis Valley, from past to present.

Charles Macdonald was a folk artist, socialist, and activist who used concrete both as an artistic medium and as a revolutionary material. Macdonald viewed concrete as a challenge to the capitalist system, describing it as something permanent and durable.

To continue his legacy of advocating for social change, we will host speakers to discuss topics ranging from working class history, social activism, environmentalism, and how artists and the working class play a role in social movements. Presenters will speak about current issues, as well as the history of social change, connecting the story of our small museum to larger themes at play in the region. This will be followed by a chance for audience questions and discussion.

Featuring presentations from El Jones, Sue Goyette, Nina Newington, Stephen Henderson, Lisa Lachance, Katie Mazer, Jasmine McMorran, and Sadie Beaton.

Upcoming Concrete Thoughts: Socialism & Social Changes in the Valley, from Past to Present

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Experience Levels

The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS) uses the following terms to describe writers’ experience levels:

  • New writers: those with less than two years’ creative writing experience and/or no short-form publications (e.g., short stories, personal essays, or poems in literary magazines, journals, anthologies, or chapbooks).
  • Emerging writers: those with more than two years’ creative writing experience and/or numerous short-form publications.
  • Early-career authors: those with 1 or 2 book-length publications or the equivalent in book-length and short-form publications.
  • Established authors: those with 3 or 4 book-length publications.
  • Professional authors: those with 5 or more book-length publications.

Please keep in mind that each form of creative writing (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, writing for young adults, and others) provides you with a unique set of experiences and skills, so you might consider yourself an ‘established author’ in one form but a ‘new writer’ in another.

Occasionally, WFNS uses the phrase “emerging and established writers/authors” to mean ‘writers and authors of all experience levels.’

The “Recommended experience level” section of each workshop description refers to the above definitions. A workshop’s participants should usually have similar levels of creative writing and / or publication experience. This ensures that each participant gets value from the workshop⁠ and is presented with info, strategies, and skills that suit their experience. 

For “intensive” and “masterclass” workshops, which provide more opportunities for peer-to-peer feedback, the recommended experience level should be followed closely.

For all other workshops, the recommended experience level is just that—a recommendation—and we encourage potential participants to follow their own judgment when registering.

If uncertain about your experience level with respect to any particular workshop, please feel free to contact us at communications@writers.ns.ca