Bent Arts promotes and encourages written and spoken word among LGBTIQ people and in our communities. Through low-impact, accessible, and high quality writing classes, Bent cultivates an environment in which students can craft their work, bringing voice to their experiences and truths.

Description:
Bent Arts is the nation's only non-profit queer writing institute. Bent students build skills and community through a variety of classes and performance opportunities. Classes emphasize both craft and connection, offering students a chance to develop their work in a non-traditional, yet high quality, classroom environment. Bent students have performed locally, regionally, and nationally to great acclaim.

History:
Bent Arts began as the dream of a queer poet longing for a bigger community of queer writers. Tara Hardy took action, and in August of 2000 the first queer writers' class took place in her living room. The supportive and empowering collective has blossomed ever since. Classes filled up quickly, and in early 2004, Bent Arts was born as a non-profit organization.

Contact people:

Airen Lydick, Board President, (phone), (email) Tara Hardy, Art And Education Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

1620 18th AVE, STE 10 Seattle, WA 98122 This location is NOT handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.bentwriting.com

Directions:

Bent Arts is located in the Madison Non Profit building on the southeast corner of the intersection of 18th Avenue and Madison Street. This location is in the Capitol Hill/Central District area and is about a five minute drive. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Route 12, one minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes