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Magie Dominic

Magie was born in Newfoundland, Canada, and studied at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and New School University. Her writing and artwork have been published, printed, exhibited, or produced in more than 100 quarterlies, newspapers, magazines, anthologies, theater productions, librettos, art galleries, and books. One of the founding members of the Off-Off Broadway movement of the 1960s, she has walked with Ginsberg and given poetry readings with Moondog. She created, produced, and directed The Children’s History Theater in upstate New York from 1979–1984.

Magie’s writing includes poetry, short stories, essays, and nonfiction. Her book The Queen of Peace Room was nominated for three awards, including the Book of the Year Award from ForeWord Magazine. Her art work includes installation, collage, illustration, and photography, and has been exhibited in Toronto and New York, including a presentation at the United Nations. Magie teaches writing workshops in the US and Canada.

Awards/Grants
The Dakota Foundation
New School University Faculty Development Fund
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Artists Fellowship
The Shaker Foundation
The Langston Hughes Award for Poetry

Nominations
The Judy Grahn Award
Book of the Year Award, ForeWord Magazine
The CWSA/ACEF Book Award

Selected Publications
The Queen of Peace Room (Wilfrid Laurier University Press)
Village Voice (essays)
Globe and Mail (essay)
New York Times (poetry)

Contact T&W Programs

For more information about school-based writing residencies, professional development sessions, or other workshop opportunities, call 212-691-6590, e-mail workshops@twc.org, or send a fax to 212-675-0171.

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Become a T&W Writer

If you are a writer who wants to teach for Teachers & Writers Collaborative, download and fill out an Application Form and mail it with a copy of your résumé, a one- to five-page lesson plan, and a three- to five-page writing sample to: Workshops, Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 520 Eighth Ave., Ste. 2020, New York, NY 10018. (Note: No résumés will be accepted without the completed application form. Applications will not be accepted via e-mail or fax.)