You Are Here: The Power of Place in Fiction with Lesley Bannatyne

Name: You Are Here: The Power of Place in Fiction with Lesley Bannatyne
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Sunny Point

Date

Sep 27, 2025

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Location

Sunny Point

868 East Lake Rd. Dundee, NY 14837

Time

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Lesley Bannatyne

“Places are never just places in a piece of writing. If they are, the author has failed. Setting is not inert…” —Carmen Maria Machado

Join award winning author Lesley Bannatyne in a writing workshop at our beautiful Sunny Point location. We think of “setting” as the background for characters and plot, but places are much more powerful than that. They shape us as writers and help bring our characters to life. You can’t read Liz Strout’s Olive Kittredge without feeling as though you’ve been in Maine; or Tony Morrison’s Beloved as if you’ve lived through a Kentucky plantation summer. Through writing prompts, free writes, and short exercises, participants will learn how to write vivid, sensory descriptions that activate the reader’s imagination and convey mood, tension, and emotion. All are welcome regardless of experience. Ages 15+. Participants should bring their own writing implements, laptops/iPads, etc.

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Connie B

This Gallery is a treasure for visitors This beautiful gallery is a "must see" located in Penn Yan at the north end of Keuka Lake. Theart is of exceptional quality and the exhibitions change monthly, with a wonderful reception with the featured artists present.

Antoinette M

Culture If you appreciate art in different mediums you will enjoy this small gallery. Local artists are on display and every year there is an opportunity for young artists, still in high school, to display their talents. Live locally? Or visiting? Look into some of the classes offered. Let you creative talents flow. Found something that really appeals to you? Ask the he curator, it just might be for sale.

Diane K

Nice local art We enjoyed viewing the art created by the local artists. We spent about 10 minutes in the store. The lady behind the counter was not at all engaging though.

DoverDad

Sunny Point tour was exciting Our group got a chance to learn about renovations at the Arts Centre's lakefront property at Sunny Point. Artists can stay here and be inspired by the setting on beautiful Keuka Lake. Can't wait to come back this summer!

FrequentTraveler696

This gallery is a hidden gem When visiting the Finger Lakes, don't miss this gallery. It is conveniently located in the small village Penn Yan, NY and the staff is very friendly and helpful. There is a wonderful display of art from the local community and apparently, it changes every 4-8 weeks. Also, there is an old bank vault and door that is quite unique. The door itself is a work of art. Worth a stop.

Jennifer Gromada (Jen)

Bought an oil painting and two sculptors! Great artists!

Vibrant, interesting, welcoming We had some time to spend at this lovely arts centre, which had beautiful art featured from local artists. I want to come back to try one of their classes on their Keuka Lake property.

Sherry Fuelling Stracci

Took grandkids to art class. They love it! Beautiful pieces on display, friendly & helpful staff.

LandJ Haley

Irene Worth's knitting class was fun and inspiring. We had a great group of knitters at various levels. We all enjoyed learning together. Irene is a terrific teacher! I wouldenjoy taking this class again in the future.

LongIslandteacher64

What a jewel of a place When someone has the insight to "jump in the deep end of the pool" with as much conviction and thought as those that formed this Art Center the result has to be success, roaring success. While much of Penn Yan has remained a quaint small town the Art Center has shown that elegance, class and polish are well received too. There are New York City galleries that could learn from Penn Yan. The level of art exhibited is varied, but always interesting. Every media is included - from photography to jewelry making, painting to woodworking. But perhaps the hidden treasure is the upstairs education center. The list of classes seem endless. If you venture to Penn Yan and miss the Art Center - you really have MISSED IT! Make sure you go for one of the openings - great wine, great art, great people.

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