Calling all humanist poets, novelists and other creative writers, visual artists, film makers, musicians, both professionals and amateurs, this is the club for you!
Next Meeting: Thursday, January 14, 7pm
Location is
Intermezzo Cafe, located
at 3131 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.
(map
and directions)
The meetings are open to the public, but we ask that you RSVP to Martha by email or by calling 215-475-2573 because there is limited space. You will also be notified about the meetings if you are on the HAGP email list (contact Joe to be added) or HAGP's Meetup.
What is the Humanist Creative Arts Circle?
Primarily it is a monthly discussion group for artistically inclined humanists to share and critique each others' creative writing, as well as artwork and music.
We also hope to plan a week-long summer retreat where members can focus more intensely on their projects in a supportive peer environment.
That said, the Circle can potentially expand into being whatever its participants decide, and is open to other projects such as group outings to inspiring locations, organizing performances and art exhibitions, or any other ideas involving the creative arts.
What is a humanist?
Broadly, a humanist is anyone who subscribes to an ethical philosophy that affirms the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to determine right and wrong by appealing to universal human qualities, particularly rationality. While the Circle is sponsored by the Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia, which promotes secular humanism, the Circle welcomes humanists of all stripes, including Christian and other religious humanists.