I've recently launched a forum attached to my personal portfolio and blog as a resource and critique center for writers, artists, and designers. :) So far, it's just myself, my husband, and a few friends, but if you're interested in commenting on work or showing your own, you're welcome to stop by and join up.
Thanks to BBPress for making such a simple forum- I got this up and running with the info I'd gleaned about WP in less than a day, and skinned it in a grand total of two hours using the styles I'd already come up with for my WP templates.
It's bright, but we like it! Hope to see some of you there. :)