With attendance growing every year since 2007, we’re expecting a great turnout for this year’s Salem Literary Festival. We’re especially excited to be opening the festival to great new events this year, including a national writing contest judged by bestselling book authors Katherine Howe and Brunonia Barry, author hosted signings and workshops, poetry readings, a costume ball, and fun, educational events for the entire family.
We are asking for your assistance in underwriting events for the 2010 festival. Your help ensures that Salem continues its growth as a city known for community and excellence in literacy and education. There are several levels of underwriting, listed below, but all assistance is welcome.
Giving Levels
$200 – Literary Legends
Literary Legends will help with very special author appearance(s), the Literary Festival kickoff reception, as well as honorariums for workshop facilitators and speakers.
Underwriters will receive…
- Public recognition at the Literary Festival Kickoff and other high profile events
- Exclusive advertising opportunities on materials and web site
- Free admittance to all events for 4
$100 – Patrons of the Pen
Patrons of the Pen will assist with the national writing contest (advertising & prize) and children’s educational programs.
Underwriters will receive…
- Listing and logo representation on printed materials and the Literary Festival web site
- Free admittance to all events for 2
$50 – Notables
Notables will support marketing materials such as postcards and signage, presentation equipment and supplies, as well as event receptions (refreshments, etc.)
Underwriters will receive…
- Listing on materials and web site
In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations are also welcome. We are in need of:
- Printing services
- Volunteers to help with events and promotion
We already have the support of so many institutions in the city of Salem: Cornerstone Books, History Press, North Shore Art Throb, The Peabody Essex Museum, The Salem Athenaeum, Salem State College, Salem Theatre Company, Soundings East Literary Journal, Thursdays Theatre of Words and Music, and Quick Fiction, among others.
Please consider joining these organizations and supporting this year’s festival. Donate online or mail a check payable to The Salem Literary Festival to:
The Salem Literary Festival
45 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
