The Power of Words Conference

Liberation through the Spoken, Written and Sung Word – Seek greater freedom and transformation for yourself and your community through the power of words at this unique gathering of people who write, tell stories, perform, and do other language arts.

Make community with others in the emerging field of Transformative Language Arts. Keynoters: David Abram, author of The Spell of the Sensuous; Allison Adelle Hedge Coke, poet, writer, storyteller; Nehassaiu deGannes presenting her one-woman multicultural show, Door of No Return, plus over 25 workshops and performances. Organized by Transformative Language Arts at Goddard College, a 48-hour MA degree in social and personal transformation through the written and spoken word.

Conference costs start at $190 for registration plus additional fees for pre- and post-conference workshops. Lodging and all meals on campus begin at $201/double or $261/single. Some partial scholarships available including scholarships through the Roxanne Florence Fund for people of color. Work- study positions available. Professional and poetry therapy hours available. Complete schedule and registration at website.