REGISTRATION FOR THE SUMMER ALUMNI CONFERENCE IS OPEN!

A bright hello to this beloved creative community!

Registration for this summer’s virtual alumni conference is herewith declared open, and we hope to see all of you there. Registration runs from this very minute through Wednesday, June 16. Things you need to know:

1. This year’s conference will kick off Wednesday, July 14, and conclude the evening of Sunday, July 18. We are starting earlier in the week this year to provide greater flexibility for manuscript review and workshop groups, and to give us all a little more breathing room.

2. Speaking of manuscript reviews and workshop groups—please note that you will receive your group assignment June 18 and will need to provide your crew of readers with the necessary materials by ***June 25.*** So now is the time to start polishing.

3. Interested in reading or offering a class or a panel or a bookshop? Please indicate your interest on the registration form. No need to tell us when you’ll be available (because who knows at the this very moment when they’ll be available in July) or what your proposed class topic is. We will hit you up with a follow-up email.

4. The schedule will be sent to all registrants on July 1. 

5. We’re reviving the auction! This year, instead of asking for a registration donation, we are focusing all of our fundraising efforts on Saturday night’s online event. Do you have a pair of small, sparkly earrings you like to claim Dolly Parton once wore on stage . . . but whose provenance is clearly dubious because of that pesky adjective “small”? Are you a master knitter willing to teach someone the basics over Zoom? Then read this description and check the yes button on the registration form:

“Tiny and Intangible” is the theme of our first-ever live auction. The lovely and talented Janet Thornburg will officiate as auctioneer. More information about how and what to donate (a weekend retreat! workshops and manuscript reviews that you and only you can offer! all manner of tiny things!) will be be forthcoming. Email  Annie Kim if you’re already full of ideas and just can’t wait to hear more.

As always, with love and warm regard,
Jen Funk and Ashley Nissler

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