Supporting creative expression in a world constructed of words and images.
A Tribute to Dorothy Lichtenstein
Lichtenstein Center founder Robert Reeves kicked off the 49th annual Southampton Writers Conference with a tribute to the beloved philanthropist and benefactor of the Center, Dorothy Lichtenstein, who passed away on July 4th.
The Lichtenstein Center houses Stony Brook University’s academic programs, graduate and undergraduate, in creative writing, film, and writing for television, along with community programming and advanced training.
The Lichtenstein Center promotes the creation of original work in a range of disciplines, while offering opportunities for collaboration and experimentation outside of traditional program borders. . .
News
Co-founding director of the BookEnds novel revision fellowship Meg Wolitzer's novel The Interestings is being adapted for the stage, featuring a score by Sara Bareilles (Tony-nominated for her score for Waitress) with a book by Pulitzer Prize Finalist playwright Sarah Ruhl.
Congratulations to MFA in Film Artistic Director Christine Vachon! Killer Films, nominated for ten Golden Globes and awarded the Gotham for Best Feature for the film PAST LIVES. SBU Honorary Doctorate Todd Haynes' film MAY DECEMBER, also produced by Vachon, was awarded Best Actor at the Gotham Awards for Charles Melton.
Upcoming Deadlines
Curious about the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Literature?
Apply to the MFA in Creative Writing by January 15 for funding consideration. More information here, and join us an in-person Open House at the Stony Brook Manhattan Center on December 3, 4 pm EST. RSVP here!
Considering an MFA in Film or TV Writing?
Join us for our Zoom Open House on Monday, December 2, 6 pm EST! Check out the MFA in Film/TV Writing website and register for the Zoom session here. Our MFA Program in Film/TV just made the Top 50 Top Film Programs in The Wrap's yearly rankings, check out this glowing write-up on page 34!
Applications are now open for BookEnds, The Lichtenstein Center's acclaimed novel revision program!
To learn more, check out the BookEnds site, including links to the 2024 Virtual Open House; the blog, featuring essays on novel-writing craft from program fellows and alums; and the application. Deadline December 4 or once fifty applications are received.
Register now for The Food Lab's Healthy Harvest!
Nadia Ernestus' Healthy Harvest: Transforming Health through Food Workshop Series
Sundays from 2-3:30PM beginning October 20th