Welcome to the TLA Network We exist to support and promote individuals and organizations that use the spoken, written, or sung word as a tool for personal and community transformation.Our mission is to foster the growth of the field and profession of Transformative Language Arts (TLA), by providing spaces, both physical and electronic, where people interested in TLA can share resources, network, learn, and enhance their capacity to practice it in their communities. We offer:
2025 Power of Words ConferenceJoin us Oct 2-5, 2025 in Unity Village, MO for our 20th Power of Words Conference |
Transformative Language Arts (TLA) Network helps us tell our truths while empowering our communities to share theirs. Together, we’re building a more just, peaceful, and creative future through the power of our words. Since 2005, we have provided education, training, mentorship, and community-building for all who use the spoken, written, and sung word for change, growth, and freedom. Please help us spread our wings and reach more people whose stories matter. This year, our fundraising goal is $12,000, and we've already raised over $8,000. We have a matching grant of $3,000 from a generous donor. We appreciate whatever you can give. |
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Certificate in TLA Foundations
The TLAF Certificate is an introduction to the principles and practice of TLA with opportunities for reflecting and acting on ethical work and sound facilitation, community networking, and how you can make TLA an integral part of your life and work. Through the program you will enhance your:
To learn more, visit our Certificate in TLA Foundations page. | Teach
Experienced Transformative Language Artists Welcome!We actively seek classes on a variety of TLA genres – writing, storytelling, theatre-making, expressive arts, etc., as well as mixed-mediums (such as storytelling and writing) – and on a variety of topics, such as health and healing, social transformation, right livelihood, engaged spirituality, and ecological literacy. We envision our online classes as one way we can support TLArtists making a living and creating work of meaning that serves their community. For more information, visit our Teach For the Network page. |
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Why become a TLAN member?
“Within TLAN, I’ve experienced a profound sense of validity, of acceptance and support, that goes far beyond camaraderie. It’s inspirational, and it’s practical. It motivates me, and it provides tools and ideas that inform every aspect of my work. TLAN classes, conferences, and programs have expanded and deepened my own creative work; pieces begun as class assignments have been published and are forthcoming. Shared advice and discoveries from other members has enriched and extended my coaching practice, helping me help others tell their stories.” – Judy Brenneman | Support
Help us grow, deepen, and expand Transformative Language Arts in the world.The TLA Network serves as a supportive community of thoughtful and engaged practitioners, activists, health professionals, educators, artists, change-makers and community leaders dedicated to making the world a better place. As a non-profit, the TLA Network relies on memberships, event registrations, and contributions from individuals like you to support our programming. To make a contribution, click on the button below. |
Thank You 2024 Power of Words Sponsors!(Click on an image to reach the corresponding website.) Contributions from these good people have helped us help others by offering scholarships, work-study, and student registration rates. We appreciate you! | Congratulations 2024 Transformative Language Arts Award Winners!As TLArtists, practitioners, and especially as members of TLAN who are out there doing the work every day, we asked you to nominate the practitioner, organization or business, and publication or project who could become our 2024 award winners. Ta-da! Here are your choices. |