AWP: Queer Mixer!
Tax deductible
Mixer Event Page: HERE
LGBTQ Writers Caucus - Who Are We?
Since 2012, the LGBTQ Writers Caucus has provided a safe and inclusive space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender writers to build community and discuss common challenges and concerns. Through annual meetings at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference (AWP), the board and community members of the LGBTQ Writers Caucus work together to organize and develop, foster, and strengthen queer representation for future AWP conferences, and develop initiatives to nurture the creative and professional lives of our members.
The LGBTQ Writers Caucus has worked to encourage members to submit more queer focused and oriented proposals to the conference, resulting in the highest percentage of LGBTQ panels in AWP recent years.
Fundraising Goal: $500
Fundraising Goal Breakdown - What We Need & What You Get
On-Site Mixer
Since 2016, The LGBTQ Writers Caucus has co-sponsored a Social Justice Mixer, held in collaboration with Lambda Literary, and other partnering organizations. The mixer provides the opportunity for LGBTQ, minority, and all members of AWP to build community with one another, as well as highlight its sponsors’ initiatives to unite and advocate for its community members.
Due to the success of our Social Justice Mixer at AWP16, AWP17, and AWP18, we're planning to co-host another mixer for AWP19. Working with our coalition of partners once again, each organization is responsible for approximately $500 to cover mixer expenses.
Why Should I Donate?
Are you an AWP member and member or ally of the LGBTQ community?
Are you a current member of the LGBTQ Writers Caucus, or have you previously attended an LGBTQ Writers Caucus meeting?
Are you a queer writer eager to build community with other queer writers at the largest gathering of creative writers in North America?
Have you always wanted the opportunity to attend an exciting community-building event for queer writers at AWP?
If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, consider supporting our effort to fund co-sponsorship of a mixer with Lambda Literary at AWP19.
Other Ways You Can Help
Even if you can't support the Caucus financially, that doesn't mean you can't help increase visibility for LGBTQ writers at AWP 2019. You can always...
Share the LGBTQ Writers Caucus campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and any social media hub that's home to your queer writer friends.
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter .
Check out our Blog .
Share our event Facebook page!
Tweet loud and be proud! Our official hashtag is #AWPLGBTQ
The folks above have graciously agreed to serve on the board of the AWPLGBTQ Caucus for the 2018-2019 year. Congratulations to (from left to right) Julia Guarch (Vice President), Marlena Chertok (Communications Officer), Samantha Tetangco (President), and Zane DeZeeuw (Secretary).
LGBTQ Writers Caucus - Who Are We?
Since 2012, the LGBTQ Writers Caucus has provided a safe and inclusive space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender writers to build community and discuss common challenges and concerns. Through annual meetings at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference (AWP), the board and community members of the LGBTQ Writers Caucus work together to organize and develop, foster, and strengthen queer representation for future AWP conferences, and develop initiatives to nurture the creative and professional lives of our members.
The LGBTQ Writers Caucus has worked to encourage members to submit more queer focused and oriented proposals to the conference, resulting in the highest percentage of LGBTQ panels in AWP recent years.
Fundraising Goal: $500
Fundraising Goal Breakdown - What We Need & What You Get
On-Site Mixer
Since 2016, The LGBTQ Writers Caucus has co-sponsored a Social Justice Mixer, held in collaboration with Lambda Literary, and other partnering organizations. The mixer provides the opportunity for LGBTQ, minority, and all members of AWP to build community with one another, as well as highlight its sponsors’ initiatives to unite and advocate for its community members.
Due to the success of our Social Justice Mixer at AWP16, AWP17, and AWP18, we're planning to co-host another mixer for AWP19. Working with our coalition of partners once again, each organization is responsible for approximately $500 to cover mixer expenses.
Why Should I Donate?
Are you an AWP member and member or ally of the LGBTQ community?
Are you a current member of the LGBTQ Writers Caucus, or have you previously attended an LGBTQ Writers Caucus meeting?
Are you a queer writer eager to build community with other queer writers at the largest gathering of creative writers in North America?
Have you always wanted the opportunity to attend an exciting community-building event for queer writers at AWP?
If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, consider supporting our effort to fund co-sponsorship of a mixer with Lambda Literary at AWP19.
Other Ways You Can Help
Even if you can't support the Caucus financially, that doesn't mean you can't help increase visibility for LGBTQ writers at AWP 2019. You can always...
Share the LGBTQ Writers Caucus campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and any social media hub that's home to your queer writer friends.
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter .
Check out our Blog .
Share our event Facebook page!
Tweet loud and be proud! Our official hashtag is #AWPLGBTQ
The folks above have graciously agreed to serve on the board of the AWPLGBTQ Caucus for the 2018-2019 year. Congratulations to (from left to right) Julia Guarch (Vice President), Marlena Chertok (Communications Officer), Samantha Tetangco (President), and Zane DeZeeuw (Secretary).
Organizer
William Johnson
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Lambda Literary Foundation
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
