Learning ///

“Beyond Baroque was my alma mater, and the poets I met there were my classmates.”

‍ ‍—Wanda Coleman

Beyond Baroque nurtures poets, writers, readers, performers, and thinkers at many stages of their development and inquiry. It provides a supportive, rigorous environment for generating ideas, developing craft, building a literary practice, thinking about language and narrative, and reflecting critically on complex social and artistic questions.

Writing Workshops & Labs

Beyond Baroque offers writing workshops in poetry, fiction, and other genres, along with paid classes and manuscript-focused programs that support writers working across forms and at different stages of development.

Reading Groups & Discussion

Beyond Baroque also offers reading and discussion-based programs centered on literature, ideas, criticism, and shared inquiry. These include reading groups and other text-based learning opportunities.

Fellowships, Prizes, & Mentorship

Beyond Baroque also supports the development of writers through fellowships, prizes, and mentorship opportunities.

Current Offerings

Explore current and upcoming learning offerings on each section page and on Beyond Baroque’s full calendar.