Join us on August 17 at 19:00 for an in-person book presentation and exhibition opening of “A Home We’ve Built” at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street 6.)
“A Home We’ve Built” is a print publication featuring original works, non-fiction stories and poems from emerging Ukrainian authors, created as a result of their participation in the America House Kyiv Creative Writing Program from February to August 2022. Illustrations created exclusively for the publication by Ukrainian illustrator Yuliia Nikolaieva will be on view at the AHK Gallery until November 2023. The exhibit can be visited during events at America House Kyiv with pre-registration.
During the event at AHK on August 17th, we invite you to join a discussion with the organizers and participants about how organizations can support Ukrainian voices, and how “A Home We’ve Built” will share Ukrainian experiences across the world in coming months. You will learn more about the creation of “A Home We’ve Built,” attend a tour of the exhibition, and receive your own copy of the publication.
The event will be conducted in English. Please register to attend by August 16.
📍 The deadline to register is August 16, 10:00 AM Kyiv time.
Attendance and participation are free because all opportunities from America House Kyiv are free. You just need to let us know if you’re coming by registering for the event in advance. We’ll save you a spot and keep you posted about any changes.
The event will take place at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street 6.) Please familiarize yourself with the rules of admission before your visit. Remember to bring your passport or driver’s license to enter America House Kyiv.
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About the America House Kyiv Creative Writing program:
The America House Kyiv Creative Writing program is a 6-month course that aims to support the skill development of emerging Ukrainian voices. Through a series of storytelling and writing workshops with experienced writers, facilitators and editors, participants improve their writing and English skills while gaining practical experience in writing, editing and publishing. Works created by the participants during the program are featured in a print publication from America House Kyiv.
On February 2, 2022, America House Kyiv launched the fourth round of its Creative Writing program facilitated by Casey Carsel — artist, writer, and, at that time also a 2022-2023 Fulbright Student Award recipient. On February 24th, Russia began a full-scale invasion against Ukraine. Over the next 7 months, participant would meet virtually every 2 weeks, capturing their experiences and emotions in writing. “A Home We’ve Built” is a printed publication, created as a result of their work.
About the organizer:
America House Kyiv is a cultural center and your main resource for American culture, education, and information in the Kyiv region. AHK organizes a wide range of activities, including English-language programs, skill-building workshops, cultural events, art exhibitions, concerts and more. Work and think creatively, build cultural bridges and become a changemaker at our network of America Houses in Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa.
