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2025 James Baker Hall Book Award Launch Event
Willie Davis reads from Honeysuckle Season, the 2025 James Baker Hall Book Award Winner. Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Cir. #B Lexington, KY 40503 Free…
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Marta Miranda-Straub & Friends
The Foundation is excited to be going to Berea for a first-time visit and we have a dynamic line-up of poets and music. Marta Miranda-Straub,…
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Northern KY Equinox
The James Baker Hall Foundation is proud to be one of the sponsors of the Northern Kentucky Equinox—An Appalachian Arts & Heritage Celebration. Presented by…
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Bloodroot Presents Kentucky Poet Laureate
On Thursday, March 26, the Bloodroot Writers Collective will host Kathleen Driskell, 2025-2026 Poet Laureate of Kentucky, as a visiting writer for an afternoon and…
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SCAPA Young Writers at Carnegie Center
The James Baker Hall Foundation is proud to sponsor the Young Writers Conference. Created by Christopher McCurry and developed in 2022 by the Literary Arts…
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prakash maggan & Rainmaker Hospitality Support the Foundation
When you have a program called Kentucky Writers on the Road (KYOTR), having a loyal supporter in the hospitality trade is a plus. Prakash Maggan…
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SLAC Seeks Artists
If you’re a writer, visual artist, musician, or crafter who’s been wanting to deepen your craft, work alongside other committed creatives, and be part of…
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Meet Sarah Miller
One thing for certain about talking to people who were in James Baker Hall’s orbit is that he left a lasting impression. Former students have…
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Upcoming calendar
The spring is going to be a busy time for the Foundation with several events planned. Make sure you note these dates as we will…
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Introspection: Managing Director Lawrence Pemble Looks Back and to the Future
I recently spoke with Larry about the foundation after two and a half years to look back at its evolution as well as a glance into the future. – Jane White, Editor
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James Baker Hall Foundation Salutes Treasured Partner Katerina Stoykova
If you are involved in a writing community in the Commonwealth, you have probably crossed paths with Katerina Stoykova, publisher of Accents Publishing based in Lexington.
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David Neal Lends Talent to The James Baker Hall Foundation
Native Lexingtonian David Neal never dreamed his dream career path would bring him back to the Bluegrass. Having just graduated from DePaul University in Chicago…
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Giving Tuesday Wrap Up
On December 2, the James Baker Hall Foundation was part of the world-wide fundraising effort, GivingTuesday. The Foundation raised $48,000 for programs. Americans gave $4…
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2025 Book Award Recipient for a Short Story Collection Announced
DATE: November 3, 2025 The James Baker Hall Foundation, in partnership with Accents Publishing, is pleased to announce the results for the second James Baker…
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Support the Work of the James Baker Hall Foundation Giving Tuesday December 2
In just two years, the James Baker Hall Foundation has made quick progress toward our mission of continuing the great artistic heritage by providing direct…
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