The template for AIPF has been changed from that of the past several years in response to civic pressures from coronavirus and gradual evolution of preferences among the poetic community. Precise assignments for 2022 has not yet been determined - stay tuned.
Comments on 2022 Schedule
Events during the Festival generally will be scheduled in 90-minute blocks with 30 minutes between blocks for refreshment and/or travel.
In addition to panels and workshops, there will be special readings on coronavirus and tribute to deceased AIPF poets. Open mics are 'unrestricted.' Poets reading at the open mics may address topics of their choice. Hosts for open mics decide how the reading schedule goes depending on number of readers signed up.
Workshops (some of which are guided discussions) are topic-specific (to be selected by invited workshop leaders). Attendance preference is given to registered poets.
Panels and Performances are special events with attendance limited to registered poets. Panels will cover 1) managing poetry blogs, 2) self-publishing, 3) managing personal poetry collections, 4) measuring success in poetry, and 5) improving poetry presentations. Performances will be determined by selected poets.
A time-specific schedule will be added here soon.
In addition to panels and workshops, there will be special readings on coronavirus and tribute to deceased AIPF poets. Open mics are 'unrestricted.' Poets reading at the open mics may address topics of their choice. Hosts for open mics decide how the reading schedule goes depending on number of readers signed up.
Workshops (some of which are guided discussions) are topic-specific (to be selected by invited workshop leaders). Attendance preference is given to registered poets.
Panels and Performances are special events with attendance limited to registered poets. Panels will cover 1) managing poetry blogs, 2) self-publishing, 3) managing personal poetry collections, 4) measuring success in poetry, and 5) improving poetry presentations. Performances will be determined by selected poets.
A time-specific schedule will be added here soon.