Framing the opening stanza of Emily Dickinson's "It's all I have to bring today" (F17) is a beautiful watercolor illustration on an orange-toned background. Above the poem are an owl, a porcupine, and a chipmunk carrying different kinds of seeds, and to the right of the poem stanza is a little African American girl in a green dress with her hair pulled back in a green ribbon, carrying a pumpkin

Art by Olivia Coucci

Framing the opening stanza of Emily Dickinson's "It's all I have to bring today" (F17) is a beautiful watercolor illustration on an orange-toned background. Above the poem are an owl, a porcupine, and a chipmunk carrying different kinds of seeds, and to the right of the poem stanza is a little African American girl in a green dress with her hair pulled back in a green ribbon, carrying a pumpkin

Art by Olivia Coucci

Inspired by Emily Dickinson poem F17, 2020

Instagram: @theartfulolive

Featured as part of Emilytober2020 with permission from the artist

Black ink on sepia toned paper, this is a drawing of Emily Dickinson posing with a knowing smirk, holding a mouse by the thumb and forefinger of her right hand and with an enormous, mohawked bird perched on her left forearm

Art by Melinda Narro

Black ink on sepia toned paper, this is a drawing of Emily Dickinson posing with a knowing smirk, holding a mouse by the thumb and forefinger of her right hand and with an enormous, mohawked bird perched on her left forearm

Hope

Ink, Melinda Narro, 2020

Instagram: @mknarro13

 

Featured as part of Emilytober2020 with permission from the artist

An ink painting of Emily Dickinson, her hair down, framed in gold with a bouquet of flowers and skulls beneath her. She holds a quill in her right hand. More flowers are at the top, along with a banner reading "Emily Dickinson"

Art by Kristýna Monczková

An ink painting of Emily Dickinson, her hair down, framed in gold with a bouquet of flowers and skulls beneath her. She holds a quill in her right hand. More flowers are at the top, along with a banner reading "Emily Dickinson"

Art by Kristýna Monczková

Inspired by Emily Dickinson, 2020

Instagram: @kristynamonczkova

 
Featured as part of Emilytober2020 with permission from the artist
A black ink drawing of Emily Dickinson, in the style of her famous daguerreotype

Art by Linda Simionato

A black ink drawing of Emily Dickinson, in the style of her famous daguerreotype

Art by Linda Simionato

Ink and paper, 2020

Instagram: @lindaillustrazioni and @lindasimionato23
Facebook: @linda.simionato23

 

Featured as part of Emilytober2020 with permission from the artist

A series of dark etched lines against a white canvast

Art by Ileana Gonella

 

Herbarium Garden Shadows

Paint and canvas, Ileana Gonella, 2020

Instagram: @ilegonella

 

Featured as part of Emilytober2020 with permission from the artist

Emily Dickinson's white dress on a stand in her bedroom

“A Mighty Room” Studio Session: Bedroom, December 18, 12-1p.m.

Emily's bedroom with her dress and bed and writing tableSweet hours have perished here;

This is a mighty room;

Within its precincts hopes have played, —

Now shadows in the tomb.  

-J1767 

 

 

Spend a “sweet hour” in Emily Dickinson’s creative space where she penned her startling poetry. Whether you are a writer, an artist, a composer, or a poet, you’ll find solace and inspiration for your artistic output in Emily Dickinson’s bedroom. Let this quiet virtual experience jumpstart your next creative journey. 

What to expect: As one of a limited number of participants, you will need to find a quiet spot with a good internet connection from which to be immersed in a live feed from the poet’s bedroom in the Dickinson family Homestead. Plan to have your camera and audio on. In this room Dickinson found freedom working up late by lamplight. A facilitator in the room welcomes you and gently guides you through three inspirational writing prompts to help you explore this unique physical and psychic space and unleash your own creativity over the course of the hour. Focused on reflection and quietude, this program is not a writing workshop, but you will have the opportunity at the end for a short share-out with the group if you wish. 

Space is limited for this program and you may be added to a waitlist. To sign up please click this link to visit our registration form.

This program is free to participate, but your donation helps the Museum to continue providing free programs! Participants will be invited to make an online donation after the program.

the inside of the homestead library

“A Mighty Room” Studio Session: Library, November 14 from 10:30-11:30am – REMOTE PROGRAM

the inside of the homestead library

photo by Jeff Morgan

Sweet hours have perished here;

This is a mighty room;

Within its precincts hopes have played, —

Now shadows in the tomb.  

-J1767 

Spend a “sweet hour” in Emily Dickinson’s creative space where she penned her startling poetry. Whether you are a writer, an artist, a composer, or a poet, you’ll find solace and inspiration for your artistic output in Emily Dickinson’s library. Let this quiet virtual experience jumpstart your next creative journey. 

What to expect: As one of a limited number of participants, you will need to find a quiet spot with a good internet connection from which to be immersed in a live feed from the library of Emily Dickinson’s Homestead. Plan to have your camera and audio on. In this room were gathered Dickinson’s favorite books, her “Kinsmen of the Shelves” that “carried her to lands away.” A facilitator in the room welcomes you and gently guides you through three inspirational writing prompts to help you explore this unique physical and psychic space and unleash your own creativity over the course of the hour. Focused on reflection and quietude, this program is not a writing workshop, but you will have the opportunity at the end for a short share-out with the group if you wish. 

Space is limited for this program and you may be added to a waitlist. REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS CLOSED AS OF 11/4. 

This program is free to participate, but your donation helps the Museum to continue providing free programs! Participants will be invited to make an online donation after the program.

A black and white drawing of Emily Dickinson in pen

Art by Rachel Paschke Thompson

A black and white drawing of Emily Dickinson in pen

Art by Rachel Paschke Thompson

Ink on paper, 2020

Instagram: @rachelpaschket

 

Featured as part of Emilytober2020 with permission from the artist

A pencil sketch of Emily Dickinson on ruled paper, with the text of Emily's poem beginning "In this short life . that only lasts an hour" above

Art by Mary Pace

A pencil sketch of Emily Dickinson on ruled paper, with the text of Emily's poem beginning "In this short life . that only lasts an hour" above

Art by Mary Pace

Pencil on paper, Inspired by Emily Dickinson poetry, 2020

Instagram: @marypace.jpg

 

Featured as part of Emilytober2020 with permission from the artist

Emilytober 2020 Gallery

We want to thank everyone who participated in #Emilytober this year! This gallery will continue to be updated through the month of October, 2020, as more pieces roll in. Enjoy browsing through this fantastic collection of Emily-inspired art! 

 

 

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