
Wren’s Nest Updates
Internship Opportunity at our SCRIBES Summer Camp
Passionate about writing, working with young people or creating unforgettable experiences? If you answered yes to any or ALL of those, we want to hear from you!
SCRIBES Summer Camp is Back
Middle schoolers embark on a literary adventure, developing the craft of writing and sharpening storytelling skills through workshops!
Phoenix Flies…into the Nest!
The Wren’s Nest is partnering with Trees Atlanta for an exciting tour this March!
New Year = New Board Members!
At a small nonprofit like the Nest, our Board of Directors is an integral part of the organization.
A Writing Workshop for Teachers Who Write
Join fellow educators who are also writers for a special workshop at the Wren’s Nest.
Fall Walking Tour Combines West End & the Nest
This fall, join us for a walking tour of our historic neighborhood! We're partnering with Insight Cultural Tourism to offer guided tours of the West End. Admission includes entry to the Nest.
Lillian E. Smith: an In-Depth Review
Join us for an in person discussion about social justice author Lillian E. Smith.
Exhibit: Author Lillian Smith
Exhibit on acclaimed social justice author Lillian Smith opens at The Wren’s Nest from September 7 to October 26. Presented in partnership with: Southern Literary Trail, Mississippi State University Libraries, and the Lillian E. Smith Center at Piedmont University.
New (Old) Atlanta Streets Alive route includes the Nest!
We’re thrilled to announce the Wren’s Nest is on the new route for Atlanta Streets Alive on the southside connecting the West End to Grant Park.
The Wren’s Nest Receives Support from Fulton County Arts & Culture
The Wren’s Nest is grateful to receive grant support again from Fulton County Arts & Culture for its 2024 cultural programming.
The Wren’s Nest Awarded Bridge Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts
The Wren’s Nest was awarded Bridge Grant funding from Georgia Council for the Arts.
Meet the Storyteller: Deborah Strahorn
A spotlight on Wren’s Nest storyteller Deborah Strahorn.
Meet the Storyteller: Gwendolyn J. Napier
A spotlight on Wren’s Nest storyteller Gwendolyn J. Napier.
Meet the Storyteller: Chetter Galloway
A spotlight on Wren’s Nest storyteller Chetter Galloway.
Hollywood at the Nest
One of the most exciting weeks in memory at The Wren’s Nest is finally reaching the screen as the National Geographic series “Genius: MLK/X” premieres on Feb. 1, with streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The series, following the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, was filmed a year ago around Atlanta sites — including The Wren’s Nest.
A Special MLK Day at The Wren’s Nest
We started 2024 on a bright note thanks to Hands On Atlanta!
The Wren’s Nest Receives Support from Fulton County Arts & Culture
The Wren’s Nest is grateful to receive grant support from Fulton County Arts & Culture for its 2023 cultural programming.
“Ardently Wooed” – Love Letters From Joel Chandler Harris
As a bit of a hopeless romantic, Valentine’s Day has always held an appeal to me. Even when I haven’t been in a relationship, I’ve enjoyed the excuse to show my friends and family that I love them. Plus who doesn’t love another excuse to eat chocolate?