Give to the Guild's
35th Anniversary Campaign
The Guild Literary Complex is dedicated to showcasing powerful writing, sparking critical conversations, and amplifying lived experiences.
Your support helps us continue to provide transformative programs for the city of Chicago like these:
Palabra Pura
A program celebrating Spanish-speaking writers, poets, and performers through open mics, featured readings, and performances.
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A collaborative experimental performance series showcasing accessible, multimodal art by diverse, community-conscious artists in Chicago and beyond.
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A program highlighting voices from Chicago’s trans community, featuring an open mic and hosted by trans writer and artist Joss Barton.
Learn MoreGBOMA
The Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) is an annual poetry competition founded by Gwendolyn Brooks and open to all Illinois residents over the age of 18.
Learn MorePrinters Row Lit Fest
The Guild Complex regularly organizes events as part of the annual Printers Row Literary Festival.
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