Menil Foundation Business, 1519 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006, US

HistoryBy fostering the art of creative writing, the mission of Inprint is to inspire readers and writers in Houston. Inprint envisions Houston, Texas, as a city where the literary arts are a defining resource. Inprint serves as a vital wellspring of literary life, both locally and nationally. Thanks in large part to Inprint's activities and support, Houston is a vibrant community of creative writers and readers, rich with workshops, readings, forums, and other kinds of literary activity. Writers from all backgrounds and parts of the world delight in coming to Houston to read, teach, and study creative writing; and thousands of Houstonians, recognizing the value and impact of the written word, join in Inprint programs to write, read, and support the literary arts.SpecialtiesAs Houston's premier literary arts nonprofit organization, Inprint annually serves more than 12,000 readers and writers of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Inprint programs include: Literary Performance Programs--including the Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series, now in its 34th season; Cool Brains! Inprint Readings for Young People, a family-friendly reading series presenting the nation's top middle-grade authors; the Inprint Poetry Buskers, spreading the joy of poetry by writing poems on demand on typewriters at events throughout the city; and collaborations with local and national organizations. Writing workshops--Inprint Writers Workshops, in a variety of literary genres for the general public run 8-10 weeks, and Inprint Intensive Workshops are 1-2 day workshops; Teachers-as-Writers Workshops, 8-10 week tuition-free workshops for K-12 teachers; Memoir Workshops for Senior Citizens at area community centers; and Life-Writing Workshops for Houston Methodist Hospital employees. Support for the next generation of literary writers, including $3 million to date in Inprint fellowships, juried prizes, and other direct support for graduate students at the renowned University of Houston Creative Writing Program.