Grantee Database
SO SAY WE ALL
Grant Year
2023-24
Grant Program
Impact Projects
Award Amount
$21,250.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, SO SAY WE ALL will offer members of the LGBTQ+ community within the San Diego region an opportunity to participate in “The Whole Alphabet,” focusing on the cultivation of true life stories as literary narratives. The 12-month project will provide free online writing and storytelling workshops delivered in real-time by master storytellers, accompanied by 1:1 coaching provided by SSWA teaching artists. Preceded by four general storytelling workshops (open to the public), participants will then refine their personal narratives over the course of eight 2-hour intensive workshops and subsequently present their works before a live audience at a storytelling performance showcase that is free and open to the general public. Readings will be videotaped and posted online for downloading at no cost from the SSWA website.
Organization Summary
So Say We All (SSWA) delivers a comprehensive storytelling pipeline that supports participants from first draft to public presentation and publication. Core programs include creative writing workshops; live storytelling events and performances; one-on-one coaching in writing, performance, and public speaking; and publication opportunities in print and digital formats.
Signature programs such as VAMP (curated storytelling showcase) and Long Story Short (open-mic storytelling series) provide accessible platforms for community members to share their stories.
Through education programs and partnerships with San Diego storytelling community partners, SSWA supports both youth and adult emerging writers and performers in developing communication skills, creative confidence, and pathways into storytelling, media, and the arts. Targeted initiatives serve veterans, LGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals from immigrant backgrounds.
Organization
SO SAY WE ALL
Address
2768 B St Unit 219
SAN DIEGO
92102
County
San Diego
Region
Far South
Website
Congressional District
California's 53rd congressional district
State Assembly District
District 78
State Senate District
District 18
