Givens Foundation Accepting Applications for Black Writers Retreat
Via The Dish:
Greetings Black Writers in Minnesota!
For more than 20 years, the Givens Foundation for African American Literature has been the only organization in the Twin Cities exclusively dedicated to advancing and celebrating black literature and writers. At the Givens Foundation, we understand that black writers are the future of African American literature. This is one reason that we are launching a pilot of the Givens Black Writers Collaborative Retreat in 2008, to promote the “writing life” to support the crafting of excellence in African American literature, and to provide opportunities for the creation of literary collaboration, community, and the sacred space within which art is born.
The Givens Foundation invites you to apply for the Givens Black Writers Collaborative Retreat. Some quick facts about the retreat are given below and application materials are attached.
Retreat Quick Facts
What: A retreat for emerging and established black writers who are at critical junctures in their artistic development, who desire an opportunity to “get away” to focus on the honing of their literary craft, and who seek to receive mentoring and peer support.
When: Nov. 6-9, 2008 (4 days, 3 nights)
Where: The Dwelling in the Woods, McGrath, MN (www.thedwellinginthewoods.org)
Who: 10 black writers living in Minnesota
Mentoring Writers: Sonia Sanchez (National) & Carolyn Holbrook (State)
Cost: Free (sponsored by the Jerome Foundation)Retreat application materials and a summary of the results of our Survey of Black Writers in Minnesota conducted earlier this year will also be available via our website, www.givens.org, click on Programs.
Please note that completed applications must be received by October 8, 2008.
Email questions to Ellena Schoop: retreat@givens.org.Please spread the word and forward this application information to interested black writers in Minnesota!
Blessings in Abundance,
Arleta Little & Ellena SchoopArleta Little
Executive Director
Givens Foundation for African American Literature
7151 York Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Direct line: (612) 250-2426
Email: Little1givensfdn@aol.com
www.givens.org
