Poetry by the Sea: A Global Conference

Poetry by the Sea: A Global Conference will be held from May 27 to May 30 at Mercy by the Sea, a retreat center and private beach in Madison, Connecticut. The conference features workshops, seminars, readings, and panels. The faculty includes poets Chad Abushanab, Austin Allen, Melissa Balmain, Oliver de la Paz, Anna M. Evans, David Groff, Didi Jackson, Major Jackson, David M. Katz, Joshua Mehigan, and Clare Rossini. Participating publishing professionals include editors Jennifer Franklin (Hudson Valley Writers Center) and Allison Joseph (Crab Orchard Review). Poet and literary critic Stephanie Burt will give the keynote address and reading. The cost of the conference, including afternoon seminars or workshops, all lunches and dinners, and a ticket to the keynote banquet, is $975. The cost excluding seminars or workshops is $675. Additional costs are $150 for a one-day workshop, $250 for a two-day workshop, and $49 for a plus-one ticket to the keynote banquet. On-site lodging is available for $160 per night for shared accommodation or $195 per night for single accommodation. Off-site lodging at a nearby campsite or at local inns is also available. Breakfast is included with on-site lodging and is an additional $15 per day for those staying off-site. The deadline to register is May 10. Visit the website for more information.

Accessibility accommodations include ramp access to the venue and automatic doors at the building’s entrance; accessible bathrooms in five bedrooms as well as an accessible stall in the main bathroom; an accessible dining hall; accessible event rooms; two accessible parking spaces; transcripts of talks (with advance request); closed captioning; and signage in Braille for some meeting rooms. Contact the board president via phone or e-mail for additional accessibility details.