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Certificate Program Reading

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

Reading by members of IPRC's Certificate Programs.

Free

Certificate Program Reading

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

Please join us for a reading of works in progress from the writers & artists in the Poetry, Prose, Art Book & Comics tracks of the Certificate Program. Free and open to the public. 7pm Mingle 7:30pm readings

Free

Certificate Program Reading Series

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

A reading by participants of the IPRC's Certificate Program. With readings of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and displays of artwork.

Free

2019 Certificate Program Graduation

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

Please join the IPRC Community and Certificate Program Faculty to celebrate the Graduation of the Poetry, Prose and Art Book tracks.

Free

Submission Deadline: IPRC Certificate Program Application

The Internet 001 SE Cyberspace Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Program Costs The cost of the 2019/2020 program is $850 per semester and includes access to: All Workshops in your track All Lectures in your track Advisors in your genre A Two-Year Membership to the IPRC Community Resource Discounts Instruction in Letterpress, Risograph & Screenprinting Instruction in Graphic Design & Book Arts Professional Development Lectures Dates & Times The 2019/2020 Certificate Program officially begins with an orientation on September 7th & 8th The Fall Semester runs from the week of September 8th through mid-December The Spring Semester runs mid-January through the beginning of May 2019 The Summer Semester (Comics only) runs late May through the end of July 2019. The 2019/2020 Poetry cohort will be meeting Thursdays, 6-9pm The 2019/2020 Art Book cohort will be…

Free

Attic Institute: APPS DUE: May 16: Atheneum Master Writing Program for 2021-2022

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

An annual certificate program, the Attic Atheneum melds independent study under close faculty supervision, student receptions, public readings, and other special Atheneum events created around good food and great conversation, dialogue, and literary community. Running for just under a year, the Atheneum is designed to advance your writing and seed literary life in the city. Atheneum Fellows form a unique community of literary artists and citizens. (** Please note: if you are having trouble getting your app to us in time, need support or extra time with your letter of recommendation, please email us. We know this is a difficult time to be applying for something in the fall, and we want to make it work for you.) Learn more and apply

Free

APPS DUE: Only 2 Spots Open: Atheneum Master Writing Program for 2022-2023

N/A

An annual certificate program, the Attic Atheneum melds independent study under close faculty supervision, student receptions, public readings, and other special Atheneum events created around good food and great conversation, dialogue, and literary community. Running for just under a year, the Atheneum is designed to advance your writing and seed literary life in the city. Atheneum Fellows form a unique community of literary artists and citizens. Currently, we are looking to fill 1-2 spots for fiction writers. Enquire to apply  All students must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. 

Free