Salt River Sounds: An Immersive Listening & Creative Writing Experience

Event description

  • Academic events
  • Arts and entertainment
  • Family friendly
  • Free
  • Open to the public

This gathering is an opportunity to slow down, tune in and experience the Salt River in a new way. ​Through active listening, moments of reflection and creative writing, we'll explore the river as a source of inspiration, memory and connection.

No writing experience is necessary, just a curiosity and a willingness to listen. Gather in community as we discover how sound, story and place can deepen our relationship with one of Arizona's most iconic waterways.

​During our time together, we will...

  • ​Listen to a 41-minute compilation of recordings along the Salt River from Saguaro Lake to Central Avenue.
  • Practice deep listening & being present with the evolving soundscape.

     

  • Write a personal reflective piece as you listen — this can be a poem, story, letter, memory, vision, mood board, etc.
  • Collaborate on a communal poem about the Salt River.
  • Share your piece to be included in the community collection.

​This event is open to all ages and experience levels. Please RSVP for headcount.

Event contact

Ryan Mores
Date

Friday, September 25, 2026



Time

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (MST)


Location

Stauffer Communication Arts B, Room 127

Cost

Free