Autumn Society is a writing and social group for Black artists in New England. We hold monthly Field Days and annual writing retreats to develop craft, build community, and tell stories rooted in the landscape we call home.
Mission
- Provide a safe place for Black writers to hone their craft.
- Develop attention to landscape through walking and observation.
- Create community through shared practice.
- Collaborate on writing about the Black experience.
History
The Autumn Society is a committee of Straw Dog Writers Guild, and grew out of Valley Society, which was founded in 2019.
