Not
An
Island
An
Island
January 30-31, 2027
A new literary festival
Providence, RI
January 30-31, 2027
Not An Island Literary Festival brings together local and global voices through readings, panels, performances, workshops, and a literary art market. Produced by the City of Providence in collaboration with LitArts RI, the festival is a celebration of Rhode Island's literary prowess, gathering readers and writers across genres and collaborative expressions. The festival will be held January 30-31, 2027 in The Valley Arts District, continuing the tradition of cultural exchange and interdisciplinary art practices that have defined the neighborhood.
Featuring
Panels
Workshops
and Readings
By National Speakers
Authors
Performers
And Writers
Panels
Workshops
and Readings
By National Speakers
Authors
Performers
And Writers
Live Jazz & World Music
Night
Local Booksellers & Artists
Book Fair
Literary Inspired Cocktails
Booksellers & Zinemakers
Literary
Pop-Up Activations
Art Market
Food & Beverage Vendors
Fiction & Nonfiction
Readings
Hybrid Forms
& Panels
Poetry & Translation
Multi-Genre
Writing
Sessions On
Workshops
The Art of Writing
Conversation
Meet
Shared Interests
Ups
Connection
Extended Workshops
Craft
Devoted to
Intensives
Literary Craft
Farm
Fresh
Fresh
Festival Venue
10 Sims Ave.
Located in the heart of the Valley Arts District of Providence, at the corner of Kinsley and Sims Avevnues, Farm Fresh Rhode Island's food hub is the heart of the organization's food access programs, distribution operations, and community gatherings. Home to unique farm and food businesses, the building is the perfect place to sample the rich literary offerings of our state — all while supporting the small businesses that make the local community so special.
LitArts
RI
RI
Festival Venue
Producing Partner
Producing Partner
400 Harris Ave.
LitArts RI supports Rhode Island writers through community events, workshops, writing groups, and shared creative workspace. As a literary arts nonprofit, their mission is to build Rhode Island's arts community by supporting the state's creative writers and enriching the lives of readers. Since 2018, LitArts RI has become a centralized hub for the Rhode Island literary community, serving thousands statewide.