September Literary Reading in the Bear Gallery: UAF MFA Faculty
Schedule
Sat Sep 21 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Location
2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK, United States, Alaska 99701 | Fairbanks, AK
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? Join us for an annual presentation of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks’ MFA Writing Faculty, with readings by Gerri Brightwell, Daryl Farmer, Joseph Holt, and Kavelina Torres. Readings will include various genres and styles, including poetry, prose, short stories, and more. Gerri Brightwell is a British author with an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, an MFA from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and a PhD in Victorian literature from the University of Minnesota. Her novel Turnback Ridge tackles themes of global warming and immigration. More at gerribrightwell.com.
Daryl Farmer is a professor at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, where he directs the MFA program in Creative Writing. His books include Bicycling Beyond the Divide and Where We Land. Connect with him on Instagram (@big_strong_boy) or Facebook (daryl.farmer.35). More at darylfarmer.com.
Joseph Holt is the author of Golden Heart Parade and has taught at various institutions. His work has appeared in The Sun, Prairie Schooner, and The Iowa Review. Connect with him on Twitter and Instagram (@jsph_hlt) or visit holt.ink for more information.
Kavelina Torres, an Indigenous writer from the Yup'ik, Inupiaq, and Athabascan communities, holds an Indigenous Filmmaking BA from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and an MFA in Creative Writing from The University of British Columbia. They are a professor of Indigenous Media and direct the Festival of Native Arts web streaming broadcast. Their works include the short film Yugumalleq and the theatre piece Something In The Living Room. Connect with Kavelina on Twitter (@SnowGigglesAK), Instagram (SnowGiggles), Facebook (Kavelina SnowGiggles Torres), and TikTok (@mixtrixxoftheword).
?⭐? FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.fairbanksarts.org
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2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK, United States, Alaska 99701Event Location & Nearby Stays:
