marks its 50th anniversary with a slate of speakers, poetry readings, musical performances, caricature art and more.
Whether you want to learn how to be a better writer or tap into the minds of some of today鈥檚 leading authors, the festival has something for everyone who loves the written word.
Seminar topics include how to sell your story, writing retreats, and travel, fashion, food and sports writing.
Writers scheduled to speak include Alice Randall, MK Asante, A. Kendra Greene, Mag Gabbert and Tomi Adeyemi, who will deliver the closing remarks on April 3 at 4:45 p.m. Adeyemi is best known for her novel Children of Blood and Bone, which debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list and won numerous prizes.
An invitation-only VIP reception on April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. will feature barbecue, a book signing and music under a tent on Southern Methodist University鈥檚 south lawn.
: April 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Southern Methodist University. Free.
The calendar is a partnership between 四虎影院 and The Dallas Morning News.
Arts Access is an arts journalism collaboration powered by The Dallas Morning News and 四虎影院.
This community-funded journalism initiative is funded by the Better Together Fund, Carol & Don Glendenning, City of Dallas OAC, The University of Texas at Dallas, Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Eugene McDermott Foundation, James & Gayle Halperin Foundation, Jennifer & Peter Altabef and The Meadows Foundation. The News and 四虎影院 retain full editorial control of Arts Access鈥� journalism.
