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Adopt-A-Teller Program
We are pleased to announce that members of the National Association of Black Storytellers We will be celebrating Black Storytelling with our 41st Annual National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference. Our four-day event includes workshops, storytelling concerts, a hilarious world-renowned liar’s contest, youth storytellers, and a dynamic scholars’ panel, November 8-12, 2023. Our tellers have a wealth of stories that celebrate African-centered traditions from around the world. For students, we offer workshops, performances, residencies, and customized programs. Our stories and workshops help improve listening, critical thinking, and oratory skills. They also enhance self-esteem and stimulate the desire to read. For teachers, parents, librarians and community service providers, we offer courses in storytelling and in the use of storytelling techniques as educational tools. Schools, libraries, museums, arts councils, colleges & universities, cultural organizations, living residences, community groups and more. The Venue is required to pick up and return the assigned Teller to and from the host hotel. (The teller needs to be at the venue 40 minutes before the designated start time.) Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel, 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. What are the criteria for Eligibility? Our programs are FREE due to the generous funding of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Nora Roberts Foundation, and Utah Arts & Museums. One or more of the following criteria are necessary:
45-minute Performances:
Selections of dates will be between November 6 and 11 on a first come, first serve basis. Free Criteria-Based Programming Rates A limited number of criteria-based programs for underserved populations are offered at no program cost due to the generosity of our funders. The application fee of $75.00 is sponsored by Utah Division of Arts & Museums. Therefore, no fees are incurred by the venues. Upon acceptance of application, NABS AATP administration, will contact you.
Questions? Bunjo Butler 443-622-0273
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