![]() ![]() The group took photos outside the building together, one in front of the Woody Guthrie mural on the front of the building and another in front of the mural on the side, where Bruce Springsteen had just taken his photo a couple days before. ![]() Both of these Centers provided so much information and inspiration that many of us look forward to returning again at a later date to further explore. Writers were able to compose their own lyrics to music, draw on a large sketch board and email it to themselves, and more. In the Woody Guthrie Center, there was also a vast collection of his works, writings, and history, as well as a wonderful chance for interactive nooks the group discovered at the Dylan Center. Many of the students participated in a reading of their works before moving on to the tour of the Woody Guthrie Center. That's why I used one of his quotes to make a poem." "A lot of his quotes inspired my writing and my way of thinking toward my writing. "The Bob Dylan Center spoke out to me the most," says Eden Williams, Cowley sophomore. Some wrote based off a lyric prompt provided by Quinn Johnson, our guide, and others based it on their experience at the Dylan Center. "These museums changed how I think of writing and the process and work that goes into it."Īfter viewing the Bob Dylan Center, the group took a lunch break and wrote on their own. It's incredible to see and understand who he is after hearing his name all the time," says Alexis Cook, Cowley sophomore. "My favorite part was the Bob Dylan museum because it showed his works and songwriting process. The Dylan Center's official opening was just this past May, and while we were there, reporter Joe Rushmore with the New York Times was also exploring and taking photographs and asked our college name in case he used any of our photos in his article. When setting up the tours, Johnson explained that at the Dylan Center we would explore the process of writing, something Dylan wanted to be certain would be significant in his archives when he agreed to house them in Tulsa. Future writers and journalists stated to see their passion as something that could become a reality." While at the Bob Dylan Center, I saw a spark erupt throughout our group. It was a great bonding experience, and it gave us the chance to really breathe. Of the trip, freshman Syriah Marque says, "I loved going on this trip. Johnson now works at the Centers and provided tours for the writers at each. The group met up with previous Cowley writer Quinn Johnson at the Bob Dylan Center and Woodie Guthrie Center in downtown Tulsa. Creative Writers take bonding trip to TulsaĬowley College took a group of writers for a busy and inspirational writing trip to Tulsa on Friday, February 23. ![]()
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