2014 VIPF Registration

2014 Registration: Valley International Poetry Festival

V.I.P.F. is a program of
Art That Heals, Inc., and is sponsored by Creative Alignment Consulting, McAllen Chamber of Commerce * Edinburg Arts * El Zarape Press * Barrio Poet Productions * Narciso Martínez Cultural Arts Center * Raul Tijerina, Jr. Foundation, and made possible by poets from around the world and by the Rio Grande Valley community.

~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

Now Seeking Sponsors to join Art That Heals, Inc., Creative Alignment Consulting, El Zarape Press, the Mcallen Chamber of Commerce, Barrio Poets Productions, the Raul Tijerina, Jr. Foundation, McAllen Creative Incubator, the Narciso Martínez Cultural Arts Center.

e-mail: rgvipf@hotmail.com

Celebrate National Poetry Month . . .

. . . With a plethora of international poets!

Early registration is now OPEN for 2014. [Late registration ] will commence on Apr. 7: $40.

Registration: 7th Annual Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival (VIPF) (April 24--27, 2014) Click here to download the registration form as a Word document.

If you prefer, please e-mail VIPF Staff for an e-mail attachment of this registration form. MAIL IT IN: IT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN Apr. 7, 2014.

Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival (VIPF) Registration Form

Non-refundable Registration Fee: $30
covers registration, which includes a t-shirt, Poetry Pachanga Dinner, a program, two guaranteed readings, entry to workshops and events, plus, depending on your availability, many more readings. (see below; late registrants will have limited perks)

If possible, there may be opportunities for other readings, such as Poets In The Schools, competition in the adult poetry slam on Friday, and at other venues.

You will also receive:

a t-shirt with the names of the poets who registered by Apr. 7, 2014, printed on it

dinner on Saturday @ Poetry Pachanga

a copy of the printed program

a listing online—with photo, if provided in time to edit the site, with listing posted for several months after the event, increasing exposure

Please make out checks or money orders to: “Art That Heals, Inc.” or "Art That Heals,” our fiscal sponsor.

Mail payment along with this registration form or e-mail the form as an attachment and mail in a check. (Must be ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY Apr. 7, 2014: $30, non-refundable fee to:

VIPF
1413 Jay Ave.
McAllen, TX 78504

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Name:
Nickname to be listed online:
Address:
City:
State:
e-mail address:
Cell or Telephone Number:

T-shirt Adult Size (Add $5 for XX Size):
Small/Med/Large/XL/XXL

Write a three or four-sentence bio. Please be brief, as these will be published online and/or on program. Max: 100 words:

I consider myself:
____Hispanic
____White or Caucasian
____Black or African American
____Asian
____Polynesian/Samoan/Pacific Islander
____Native American
____Chicano
____Latino
____Multiracial
____World Spirit

I have special needs (transportation, blindness, etc.) that I’d like help with. Please explain:

____I’d like a vegetarian dinner, please.
____I am interested in carpooling once I am in the Rio Grande Valley.
____I plan to rent a vehicle.
____I plan to drive to the festival.
____I do not plan to rent a vehicle.
____I plan to fly in for the festival: McAllen/Miller International Airport (MFE) or Valley International Airport (VIA) in Harlingen, Texas
____I would like a ride from the airport. I will arrive on (Flight #/Date/Time/From):

____I am interested in spending the night in the home of a local poet or family.
____I am a local poet and I’d be willing to have someone sleep at my place.
____I am a local poet and I’d be willing to offer a carpool.

Things to consider: In order to place you in an appropriate venue, please honestly answer the questions below. The organizers of VIPF and our venues, partners, planners and volunteers reserve the right to remove you from the program, venue, stage, festival, etc., if you misrepresent yourself or disrespect the language-appropriate requests of our venues.

____My poetry is PG/clean/appropriate for elementary school students or families.
____My poetry is PG-13. The language or content is inappropriate for elementary school students or families, but it’s not vulgar and it may be read in a middle school or high school setting.
____My poetry is pretty much Rated R: I use cussing or foul language or tackle really serious issues that may not be appropriate for a school setting.
____I am interested in doing a reading at a public school on Friday, Apr. 27
____I am not interested in having a reading at a public school.
____I am interested in visiting a college or university for a reading.
____I am interested in putting on a workshop. (Describe intended audience and purpose, etc.) If you prefer, please e-mail a description of the workshop to rgvipf@hotmail.com:

____I plan to compete in the Poetry Slam on Friday, Apr. 25, 2014.
____I plan to stay through Sunday and I’d be interested in spiritual readings and a brunch on Sunday--place to be determined.
____I’d like to read my poetry in a general pool of poets.
____I’d like to read my poetry in a specific genre of poets. (Please describe.):

Terms and Conditions

As part of your registration, you must agree that:
• the registration fee and anthology submission fee are non-refundable.
• any photograph or video of your performance may be used by VIPF for promotional purposes.
• we are not liable or responsible for any lost or stolen items.

VIPF, its founders, planners, volunteers, and its partners, sponsors, and agents are not liable for problems resulting from travel, carpooling, lodging or from any issues related to arrangements made between private individuals.

____I have read, understand and agree with the Terms and Conditions.

Signature or Electronic Signature:

Date:

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