SFWAR | San Francisco Women Against Rape

2008 EVENT CALENDAR

ANNUAL SFWAR EVENTS

ARTISTS AGAINST RAPE:
"Shedding the Skin of Shame, Bearing Our Bodies' Truths"
October 18th, 2008

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2008 Chapbook

This dynamic event features local poets, artists and activists, speaking out against sexual assault and offers a unique supportive space for expression and community building. We are seeking volunteers help to make this event happen. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, our first meeting will be in July 2008. Check website for updates on meeting times.

T H I R T E E N T H A N N U A L
ARTISTS AGAINST RAPE 2009

Please check back for updates!

SUMBISSION GUIDELINES FOR ARTISTS AGAINST RAPE:

To submit poetry, prose, flows, songs, and music, artists must send in a cassette or CD of their piece, along with a written copy of all words/lyrics. If work is received in written format only, the piece may not be considered for inclusion.
Visual artists may submit work in the form of high-resolution (300dpi) digital images in the following formats: TIFF, JPEG, JPG.
To submit dance pieces, please send a VHS, DVD or weblink of the entire piece.
All performance pieces (i.e. poetry, dance, music/songs, dramatic sketches, etc.) must have a total running time of 5 minutes or less. The suggested length for performance pieces is 3-5 minutes.

Please include a short biography (300 words or less) and contact information with your submission. Pieces must be related to healing from and/or speaking out against violence, sexual violence and gender and/or sexual oppression. Due to space limitations, not all submissions may be accepted, and selection is at the discretion of the artistic committee. Performers will receive a modest stipend. All SUBMISSIONS due no later than SEPTEMBER 15th. No exceptions!

For more information or questions, please email janetupadhye@sfwar.org or call 415.861.2024 ext. 301.

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DINE FOR A CHANGE:
April 3rd, 2008

> Go to DINE website

WALK AGAINST RAPE:
April 26th, 2008

> Go to WALK website

ONGOING SFWAR EVENTS

Volunteer Training
Applications for October training due August 29, 2008

Upcoming Training will be held October 1 - November 1, 2008. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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