Writing Letters to the Dead

Join us for a reflective evening as we explore the intersections of grief and letter writing with Postal Service for the Dead (PSD). 

Attendees will explore art and letterwriting as a powerful tool for processing emotions in a supportive community setting. We’ll discuss the importance of grief and how it can be expressed and channeled through creativity, whether for personal reflection or to be shared with others. Come share, create, and celebrate the memories of those who remain close to your heart.

Supplies will be available, but if you wish to bring your own materials, you are welcome to.

About Postal Service for the Dead

Postal Service for the Dead (PSD) is an ongoing, collective project where people send letters to anyone in their life who has died. Founded in December 2022, PSD has uplifted the voices of hundreds of people by creating physical and digital platforms for their stories of loss and death. Visit our website to learn more about sending your own letter: https://www.postalserviceforthedead.com/

About the presenter

Janelle Ketcher is an artist, information science professional, and founder of Postal Service for the Dead – an ongoing, collective project where people send letters to anyone in their life who has died.  Janelle holds a BFA in Painting, Art History and Social Practice from The Kansas City Art Institute; received the Certification in Social Emotional Arts from Arts & Healing Initiative, completed the End of Life Training Program at Going with Grace, and received her MS in Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She seeks to encourage creative expression throughout our entire lifespan-from youth programming to end of life projects through the intersections of resource access, archiving, and public service.

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