July 7-11 2004
- Western
Washington University
Bellingham, Washington
sponsored by
the National
Storytelling Network,
the Bellingham Storytellers Guild
and Woodring College of Education
WWU
Driving Directions and Parking Information
Welcome! Each
year storytellers from all corners of the country come together to
celebrate the art of storytelling. They come to share, learn, and
teach about the many facetted aspects of storytelling in our society,
culture, and everyday life. The theme for the National
Storytelling Conference 2004, Embracing the Power of Storytelling, asks us to look at the art of
storytelling and challenges us to go beyond the limits we set for
ourselves and our culture’s perception of storytelling’s value. As a
community we will ask:
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How do we embrace the richness
and power of the diversity that gathers together at this conference?
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How do we step out into the
larger world with the strength and courage to promote changes that
transform our communities in a lasting way?
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How do we use the power of
storytelling to enrich our lives and the lives of others at home,
work, and play?
The offerings this year, whether in formal workshops or in the
spontaneous gatherings of tellers will nurture, inspire, educate, and
empower you in your future endeavors.
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Pre-conference sessions organized by
special interest groups that offer in-depth involvement in specific
focuses of storytelling.
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Special first year for an Environmental Theme pre-conference and
conference sessions expanding the experience.
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Each morning begins with a keynote
speaker who will inspire your day.
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53 workshop offerings in such areas
as education, healing arts, youth telling, telling in businesses and
organizations, storytelling as art, and many more.
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College credit and clock hours
will be available through Western Washington University.
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Thursday night Regional Concert
featuring tellers from the West Coast, Hawaii, and British Columbia.
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Friday night Gallery Walk giving conference attendees an opportunity to visit the community in downtown
Bellingham and Historic Fairhaven.
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Sunday afternoon National Concert featuring nationally
and internationally known tellers.
Bellingham will empower
you with the majestic and awe inspiring natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest,
combined with its vibrant arts and education community. Standing on the
shores of any one of numerous beaches
along northern Puget Sound, a visitor can simultaneously view snow
capped peaks and emerald green forests. The community of Bellingham is
rich in art galleries, bookstores,
and fine restaurants offering a wide variety of traditional and ethnic
foods. The more adventurous visitors will find a wealth of hikes on
the network of Greenways trails
within the city or find themselves in State
and National parks within an hour's
drive.
Come visit us for the National
Storytelling Conference 2004. Come for inspiration, relaxation, and
the sheer enjoyment of being with like-minded
people. This can be an opportunity to meet and share with some of the
most talented and enjoyable people you could ever get to know. Come to
where storytelling is in the very spirit of the land and Embracing the
Power of Storytelling can take on a literal meaning.
Doug Banner, Rosemary Scott Vohs and Lyn Spangler, Co-Chairs
Karen Dietz, NSN Executive Director
NSN Board of Directors
Academic Credit Available
Clock hours and academic credit will be available for conference and
pre-conference attendance through Western Washington University's
Extended Education and Summer Programs office.
Credit and Clock Hours
Onsite Attractions
Trade Show
- Back by popular demand! The Conference Trade Show will feature local
and regional artists and craftspeople, as well as returning favorites
from across the country. Exotic jewelry, clothing, musical
instruments, and original arts and crafts are just some of the
offerings you will find at the 2004 trade show.
Note: If you are
interested in being a trade show vendor, please e-mail your contact
information to nsn@storynet.org
Bookstore
- The conference bookstore will be packed with an
extensive collection of resource materials that support the art of
storytelling. Items will include books, tapes, and CDs by keynote and
workshop presenters, NSN Special Interest Groups, and concert
performers. Be sure to check the conference bookstore for the newest
releases. With a collection like this, it will be hard to walk out
without new treasures. (purchase orders welcome)
Conference bookstore is supplied by local
independent booksotoreVillage Books.
www.villagebooks.com
Silent
Auction - Take part in the Silent Auction and help
fund conference scholarships. This exciting fundraiser has provided
opportunities for more than 40 storytellers to attend the National
Storytelling Conference. We invite you to donate items such as
storyteller clothes, jewelry, books, art, crafts, gift baskets…
the possibilities are endless. Use your imagination and
contribute something unique! Please
join us in the fun and help support this worthy cause.
If you need immediate assistance in answering your questions regarding
the conference, or if you would like to receive a copy of the
conference brochure, please contact the staff at the
National
Storytelling Network at nsn@storynet.org
or at 1-800-525-4514
