Upstart & Crow is a
not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator.
Programming with Intention
Upstart & Crow exists to share stories and to support the literary arts in Vancouver and beyond. We develop transformative programs, host conversations and launch projects that enable storytellers to create and share exciting new work. We partially fund these initiatives through bookstores that champion independent presses and underdiscovered works. Find event rental and launch information.
Upcoming Events
In Translation Book Club: Electric Shamans at the Festival of the Sun
Welcome to Upstart & Crow’s In Translation Book Club, a celebration of global literature and storytelling across languages and borders! This free, bi-monthly event in our studio space introduces readers …read more
Wednesday, Aug 26 Upstart & Crow Studio
Riskier Than Fiction: Autobiography on the Page and the Stage
“Sometimes, memory is more powerful than metaphor.” — Sophy Romvari Artists have been writing about their lives forever, finding rich and resonant stories in the infinite complexity of their own …read more
Tuesday, Sep 15 Upstart & Crow Studio
‘Brotherhood Is a Constant Possibility’: An Evening with Ryan Cho
Join us in celebrating the launch of Brotherhood Is a Constant Possibility: Asian Masculinity in a World Made for Whiteness, the debut from Vancouver-based author Ryan Cho. Drawing from his own experiences …read more
Saturday, Sep 26 Upstart & Crow Studio