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Sponsored by
Art That Heals, Inc. * McAllen Chamber of Commerce * Raul Tijerina, Jr. Foundation * South Texas College * El Zarape Press *
~Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival: Established 2008~
"Let the plethora of words commence!"
The Narciso Martínez Cultural Arts Center
Founded by Daniel Garcia Ordaz and Brenda Nettles Riojas/Creative Director: Vanessa BrownNow Seeking Sponsors to join Art That Heals, Inc., the Mcallen Chamber of Commerce, the Raul Tijerina, Jr. Foundation, South Texas College, the Narciso Martínez Cultural Arts Center, El Zarape Press, and Heredado Designs.
Phone: (956) 358-7211
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Celebrate National Poetry Month . . .
. . . With a plethora of international poets!
WHAT: "3rd Annual Valley International Poetry Festival planning and registration is underway!
"3rd Annual Poetry Pachanga"
Schedule is being worked on for 2010.
WHEN: April 22, 23, 24, 25, 2010
WHERE: Click Here to see a list of 2009 venues across the Rio Grande Valley of deep South Texas; 2010 venues will be updated by late February 2010.
TIME: Event times will vary throughout the weekend.
FYI: All events will be free and open to the public. Books, Chapbooks, CDs, T-shirts, etc., for sale.
Contact: Daniel García Ordaz, Founder, @ 956-358-7211
THE INFORMATION IN MUCH OF THIS SITE IS FOR 2009'S FESTIVAL. 2010 INFORMATION COMING SOON.
POETS, CLICK HERE FOR EARLY REGISTRATION
VIPF plans to offer:
Boundless, the offical anthology: click here for details! (Submissions for 2010 are now being accepted!)
a poetry slam for youth (open to local high schoolers ages 14--19) at South Texas College
readings by college/university students at South Texas College
a poetry slam for adults (registered poets only)
poets in the schools--teachers, librarians--see contact below!
readings across the Rio Grande Valley & Mexico!
a field trip to the Dr. Gloria E. Anzaldua burial site
readings in McAllen, South Padre Island, Brownsville, Mission, Weslaco, and San Benito
readings in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico--the only (known) festival in the world with concurrent readings in two countries!
proximity to shopping in Mexico
proximity to shopping at new outlet mall in Mercedes and new shopping mall in McAllen
ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(unless otherwise noted)
[Boundless 2010 Anthology Submissions Now Being Accepted][2010 Registration][2009 Registered Poets]
[2010 Featured Poets]
[2009 Schedule of Events]
[2009 Venues]
[2009 Poetry Pachanga]
[2009 Sponsors & Sponsorship Opportunities]
[2009 Volunteer Opportunities]
[2009 Youth Poetry Slam]
[2009 Adult Poetry Slam]
[2009 Late Registration]
[Boundless 2009 Anthology Submissions]
[2009 VIPF Home]
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