Kundiman – 20 Books to read for Pride

Kundiman – 20 Books to read for Pride

Here are some of Kundiman’s favorite books by Civitellian LGBTQIA+ identifying Asian American writers for you to read! Each book links to bookshop.org, where you can purchase a book and also support local independent bookstores. The Galleons by Rick Barot (CRF...
Javier Montes- Luz del Fuego (Fire Light)

Javier Montes- Luz del Fuego (Fire Light)

Javier Montes (CRF 2018)’s “Luz del Fuego,” is “the tale of a search and a mystery: the violent and fiery life of the Brazilian woman, a libertarian legend ahead of her times.” It was published on June 17th, 2020. Learn more about the...
Bert Yarborough “Time Being/s” Opening July 1

Bert Yarborough “Time Being/s” Opening July 1

Bert Yarborough (CRF 2018)’s new show “Time Being/s,” opens on July 1st, 2020 and is on view at Farm Gallery from July 1 – July 14. Yarborough presents printed matter, sculptural installation, paintings, and drawings that document both human...
Lyric Poetry Award – 2020

Lyric Poetry Award – 2020

The Lyric Poetry Award of 2020 goes to Civitellian Michael Dumanis (CRF 2009), for his, “The Empire of Light.” Hanif Abdurraqib on Michael Dumanis: “I am choosing The Empire of Light as my winning poem for the lyric contest. I think the definition of...
All This – Joan Wadleigh Curran

All This – Joan Wadleigh Curran

“All This” is a series of interviews with artists and creatives on how they’re dealing with and adapting to life in these times. Read the interview with Joan Wadleigh Curran (CRF 2017), here.