Nearly 100 guests gathered at Dominion’s Tredegar St. Complex Saturday for June on the James, JRW’s sixth annual literary fundraiser.
The riverfront event celebrated local writers whose work uplifts readers and inspires a more literate and culturally dynamic Richmond. Attendees laughed with mistress of ceremonies Lisa Schaffner, applauded spoken word artist Daniel José Custódio, congratulated Emyl Jenkins Award winners and Best Unpublished Novel Contest finalists, and generously donated to James River Writers.
After expenses, the event’s ticket sales, donations and silent auction proceeds netted $11,000, which will be used to support JRW’s annual conference, the Writing Show and enrichment programs that encourage Richmond’s youngest writers to hone their skills.
We extend our sincere appreciation to corporate sponsors, Dominion and Wells Fargo, and our many hosts, patrons and attendees for making the evening a success. Their generous support ensures that James River Writers will continue to bring beauty, energy, character and culture to our region.
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