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Saint Paul Almanac winning awards and building communities through the arts!

We are so excited to tell you that Rondo: Beyond the Pavement continues to be screened in film festivals across the nation . . . and that it just won two awards at the 18th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival in Atlanta, Georgia: Best Student Documentary Short, honoring our commitment to mentoring the next generation of African heritage filmmakers, and Audience Pick for Best Editing Documentary Short. Read more from our latest news post.

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We have three Saint Paul Almanac Readings coming up!

Saint Paul Almanac: Resistance and Resilience is a collection of essays, memoirs, poems, and visual images that reflect lives and times in our own communities. Read the book—and join authors, artists, and neighbors for reading, listening, and conversation.

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Resistance and Resilience Book Release Party!

We had a great time at our book release party last Sept. 18. Check out some of our photos!

Saint Paul Almanac Announces Our Next Executive Director!

Saint Paul Almanac is proud to announce our selection of Pamela Fletcher Bush as our next executive director. In January 2020, she will succeed founding executive director Kimberly Nightingale.

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Poetry in the Park in the Dark Celebration

Poetry in the Park in the Dark Celebrated Ten Poets and Artists

On the evening of June 13, we celebrated the work of ten poets and ten artists and six Twin Cities youth solar rock public art creators. Having all their work connect with the natural beauty of Frogtown Farm and the sky and the moon and all the people there on such a lovely summer evening was magical. If you want to see their creations, you may visit our online shop
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Community reaction to viewing RONDO: Beyond the Pavement

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Sid Carlson White Reflects on Story, Place, Understanding and The Almanac

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Thank you for supporting the Saint Paul Almanac

Dec 19, 2019

Dear Saint Paul Almanac Supporters: I am writing to thank you so much for supporting the Saint Paul Almanac and to ask for your continuing financial support at this very momentous time in our history! After fifteen years as founder and executive director of the Saint...

Saint Paul Almanac – winning awards and building communities through the arts!

Nov 12, 2019

Hello Almanac Writers, Readers, Filmmakers, and Friends!We are so excited to tell you that Rondo: Beyond the Pavement continues to be screened in film festivals across the nation . . . and that it just won two awards at the 18th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival in...

The Saint Paul Almanac is now taking writing and art submissions for the upcoming Vol. 13 edition!

Oct 25, 2019

The Saint Paul Almanac is now taking writing and art submissions for the upcoming Vol. 13 edition We look forward to getting your submissions! This year we will only be accepting one written submission per selected author, with limit of 4 submissions per author. ...

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Saint Paul Almanac is a literary-centered arts organization. We share stories across cultures and cultivate dialogue to promote understanding, relationships, and collaborative action.

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Saint Paul Almanac has brought dozens of projects to life and continues to search for new and innovative ways to promote storytelling within – and beyond – our community.

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New book available Sept. 18

Saint Paul Almanac: Resistance and Resilience

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