Psychedelic Writing: Tripping Down the Rabbit Hole, with Dr. Michael Pearce — California Lutheran University

To celebrate the success of our first year, we will be throwing an orchestrated performance party that includes featured poets and speakers doing creative renditions of poetry, songs, and book excerpts that were written by writers on psychedelics.

Live psychedelic music, composed by one of Camarillo’s well-known instrumentalists, will put you into an altered state where some of your best writing is hidden, waiting to pour out from your pen. No psychedelic or writing experience needed for this special event!

Michael Pearce is the curator of Studio Channel Islands’ newest exhibit — Calidelic Psychefornia — showing from October 4th – December 13th. The exhibition explores the 50-year history of the psychedelic art movement. He will share stories with us about the artists in this exhibit and his own journey through this magical realm. Host Mark Waldman and Dr. Pearce will introduce you to stream-of-consciousness writing by letting the artwork speak to you in unexpected ways.

Cost: Free! Bring a shareable food or drink if you’d like & please RSVP:  markwaldman3@gmail.com

When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 — 6:30PM

Where: Studio Channel Islands Art Center — 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010

Writers in the Gallery meets on the first Wednesday of each month with rotating hosts covering various literary topics. We conduct experiential workshops to inspire writers , and non-writers, of all genres – fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, storytelling, etc. – to improve the quality of their work. Learn more about Writers programming here: https://writersinthegallery.com/